tonal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊnəl/

Definition

Relating to or characterized by tone, especially in music or language.

Examples

• The song featured a complex tonal structure that was challenging to analyze.

• Many East Asian languages are tonal, meaning that the pitch of a word can change its meaning.

• The artist explored the tonal qualities of different colors in her paintings.

Synonyms of tonal

Words with a similar meaning to tonal:

• melodic
• harmonic
• atonal

Antonyms of tonal

Words with the opposite meaning to tonal:

• atonal

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