tonal

adjective

ton·​al ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
1
: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity
2
: having tonality
tonally adverb

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The software also provides tonal naturalness, simulating the experience of listening to premium loudspeakers in a perfectly tuned room, while also reducing headphone fatigue. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Reznor and Ross resampled and processed the original cue with tonal and textural shifts to mirror the deepening relationship between the two central characters. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024 Queen Letizia wore a beige Georgette shirtdress with tonal sequin stripes along the front and collar. Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024 Stoked with tender moments of humor and character revelation, Bodyguard, unfortunately, suffers some discordant tonal lapses. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tonal 

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First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tonal was in 1776

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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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tonal

adjective
ton·​al ˈtōn-ᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
: of or relating to a musical tone
tonally adverb

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