adj
tonal
Tonal (adj) means relating to tone or tonality.
adj
1
Relating to tone or tonality.
"Songs for the family-table on Sabbaths and holidays—songs which give those various holy days tonal expression and which aim to spiritualize the meals."
— Abraham Zevi Idelsohn, Jewish Music: Its Historical Development (1929)
2
Relating to the overall mood, feel or direction of something.
3
(music) Built around notes that relate in a set, predictable way to a home key.
4
(linguistics) Using changes in pitch to show differences in meaning between words that would otherwise sound alike.
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Etymology
Formed from tone and -al.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tonal
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tonal?
"tonal" (adj) means relating to tone or tonality.
What is another word for tonal?
Other words for "tonal" include tonic.
What is the opposite of tonal?
The opposite of "tonal" is atonal.
What are the different meanings of tonal?
"tonal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to tone or tonality; 2. Relating to the overall mood, feel or direction of something; 3. (music) Built around notes that relate in a set, predictable way to a home key.
