Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊnəl/

Definitions of tonal

noun a quality of a musical sound or voice produced by a steady even emission of a continuous range of sound waves or frequencies

Example Sentences

A1 I like the tonal quality of that music.

A2 The artist used tonal variations to create depth in the painting.

B1 The tonal range of the piano was impressive.

B2 The tonal balance of the orchestra was impeccable.

C1 The tonal nuances in the singer's voice were captivating.

C2 The tonal complexity of the composition showcased the composer's skill.

adjective relating to or having tones or a tone; characterized by or capable of producing a tone or tones

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a tonal outfit that matched perfectly.

A2 The tonal quality of the music was soothing and relaxing.

B1 The artist used tonal variations to create depth in the painting.

B2 The tonal range of the actor's voice added emotion to the performance.

C1 The composer carefully crafted the tonal structure of the symphony.

C2 The tonal balance of the photograph was masterfully achieved.

Examples of tonal in a Sentence

formal The composer used tonal variations to create a sense of harmony in the symphony.

informal I love how the tonal quality of this guitar sounds.

slang That song has such a cool tonal vibe to it.

figurative Her speech had a tonal quality that resonated with the audience.

Grammatical Forms of tonal

past tense

tonaled

plural

tonals

comparative

more tonal

superlative

most tonal

present tense

tonal

future tense

will be tonal

perfect tense

have been tonal

continuous tense

is being tonal

singular

tonal

positive degree

tonal

infinitive

to tonal

gerund

tonaling

participle

tonaled

Origin and Evolution of tonal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'tonal' originated from the Latin word 'tonus', meaning tone or sound.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in music theory to describe the quality of a musical sound, the term 'tonal' has evolved to also describe the quality of speech or writing in terms of pitch and intonation.