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tonal

/ˈtəʊnəl/ /ˈtoʊnəl/

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adjective

Of or relating to tones or tonality.

Examples :

"The singer's tonal quality was so pure and clear that it captivated the entire audience. "

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adjective

Of or relating to the general character, mood, or trend of something.

Examples :

"The news report had a very tonal shift after the interview with the victim's family, moving from objective reporting to expressing deep sympathy. "

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adjective

Employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic.

Examples :

"The children's song was simple and tonal, making it easy for them to learn and sing in tune because all the notes related directly to the key of C. "

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adjective

Employing differences in pitch (tones) to distinguish differences in the meaning of otherwise similar words (words which would otherwise be homophonic).

Examples :

"Chinese is a tonal language, so the way you pronounce "ma" can mean "mother," "horse," "hemp," or "scold," depending on the pitch of your voice. "

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noun

An animal companion which accompanies a person from birth to death.

Examples :

"Because Elara's tonal never left her side, even during difficult exams, her classmates knew how deeply connected they were. "

mythology religion animal soul supernatural tradition