Pronunciation: /toʊˈnæləti/
noun the character or quality of a sound or musical note that distinguishes it from other notes
A1 Tonality refers to the overall sound quality of a piece of music.
A2 In music theory, tonality is the arrangement of pitches and chords that establish a key.
B1 Understanding tonality is essential for analyzing and interpreting classical music compositions.
B2 The composer used tonality to create a sense of tension and resolution in the symphony.
C1 The tonality of the opera was complex, with shifting harmonies and key changes.
C2 Her dissertation explored the tonality of 20th-century avant-garde music in great detail.
adjective relating to tonality or having tonality
A1 The tonality of the painting was very bright and cheerful.
A2 She noticed the tonality of the music changed from major to minor halfway through the song.
B1 The artist used tonality to create a sense of depth in the landscape painting.
B2 The tonality of the film score helped set the mood for the intense scene.
C1 The composer's use of tonality in the symphony was masterful and complex.
C2 The tonality of the novel's prose added layers of meaning and emotion to the story.
formal The composer carefully considered the tonality of each piece before finalizing the score.
informal I really like how the tonality of this song gives off a nostalgic vibe.
slang The tonality of her voice was so soothing, it gave me chills.
figurative The tonality of the painting conveyed a sense of melancholy and longing.
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