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tonal

UK
/ˈtəʊ.nəl/
US
/ˈtoʊ.nəl/

Translations

tonaladjective
more tonal
Comp.
most tonal
Super.
UK
/ˈtəʊ.nəl/
US
/ˈtoʊ.nəl/
tonalEn linguistique, pour les langues à tons.
Mandarin is a tonal language, where the pitch of a word can change its meaning.
Le mandarin est une langue tonale, où le ton d’un mot peut en changer le sens.
tonalPour le ton général d’une œuvre littéraire ou artistique.
The tonal shift in the novel from lighthearted to somber was unexpected.
Le changement tonal du roman, de léger à sombre, était inattendu.
tonalEn arts visuels, photographie et design, pour les valeurs de lumière et d’ombre.
The photographer focused on the tonal contrast between light and shadow to create depth.
Le photographe s’est concentré sur le contraste tonal entre la lumière et l’ombre pour créer de la profondeur.
tonalEn musique et en acoustique.
The tonal quality of the violin was rich and resonant.
La qualité tonale du violon était riche et résonnante.
Synonyms
melodic
harmonic
musical
pitch-related
sonorous

Definitions

tonaladjective
Relating to the tone of music or sound.
The tonal quality of the violin was rich and resonant.
Pertaining to the use of tones in language to distinguish meaning.
Mandarin is a tonal language, where the pitch of a word can change its meaning.
Concerning the overall mood or atmosphere conveyed by a piece of art or literature.
The tonal shift in the novel from lighthearted to somber was unexpected.
Relating to the gradations of light and shade (rather than color) in visual art, photography, or design.
The photographer focused on the tonal contrast between light and shadow to create depth.
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