adj
tonal
Tonal (adj) means of or relating to tones or tonality.
adj
1
Of or relating to tones or tonality.
2
Of or relating to the general character, mood, or trend of something.
3
Employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic.
4
Employing differences in pitch (tones) to distinguish differences in the meaning of otherwise similar words (words which would otherwise be homophonic).
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Etymology
From tone + -al.
Rhymes for tonal
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
fictional
emotional
irrational
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tonal?
"tonal" (adj) means of or relating to tones or tonality.
What are the different meanings of tonal?
"tonal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to tones or tonality; 2. Of or relating to the general character, mood, or trend of something; 3. Employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic.