Tonal

Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊnəl/

Tonal (adjective)

  1. connected to the quality or character of sound.
  2. connected to the shade or intensity of color.
  3. related to the use of pitch in language to change meaning.

Examples

  • The tonal quality of the instrument was impressive.
  • She admired the tonal richness of the choir.

Common collocations: tonal quality, tonal range, tonal balance, tonal palette, tonal contrast

Synonyms of Tonal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Tonal

  • In music, describing lack of a key or tonal center.