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单词 tonal
释义

tonal

adjective

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The tonal shift was happening not just at Bauer’s stations, but across the radio landscape as well — from major broadcasters to local stations. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Like Tolkien's writing itself, the show aims to strike a tricky tonal balance, mixing action, adventure, grief, humor, and of course, friendship. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 The utilitarian piece also marks a departure from her previous red-carpet fashion, which usually prioritizes precise tailoring and tonal dressing. Jake Smith, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2022 Quite clearly, Middleton mastered the art of tonal dressing — an elevated fashion move that Meghan Markle is quite fond of, too. Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 21 Jan. 2022 Tell me about figuring out the arcs of the characters and developing a clever murder mystery while also determining the comedy beats and tonal shifts. Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2022 The director, Ciarán O’Reilly, keeps a smooth hand on the tiller, guiding the cast through the show’s roller coaster of tonal shifts. Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The newest Thor movie has outlandish detours, wild tonal shifts, two giant screaming goats and four Guns N’ Roses songs to set the mood. Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2022 Outside the courtroom, reaction to testimony has been centered on Depp’s extremely vocal fan base, but since the actress took the stand this month, Heard advocates have noticed a small tonal shift, with an increase in supporters online. Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 24 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

tone entry 1 + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

tonal

adjective

as in harmonic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • harmonic
  • rhythmic
  • orchestral
  • chordal
  • polyphonic
  • homophonic
  • lyrical
  • songlike
  • rhythmical
  • songful
  • lyric
  • cadenced
  • resonant
  • lilting
  • melodic
  • trilling
  • quavering
  • sonorous
  • warbling
  • appealing
  • musical
  • pleasant
  • polyphonous
  • dulcet
  • echoing
  • symphonic
  • blending
  • euphonic
  • mellifluous
  • agreeable
  • tuneful
  • flowing
  • melodious
  • harmonizing
  • mellow
  • chiming
  • euphonious
  • harmonious
  • symphonious
  • mellifluent
  • sweet
  • canorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dissonant
  • metallic
  • unmusical
  • inharmonious
  • disharmonious
  • discordant
  • unmelodious
  • tuneless
  • strident
  • shrill
  • jarring
  • raucous
  • raspy
  • clashing
  • harsh
  • scratching
  • squeaky
  • unpleasant
  • jangling
  • atonal
  • grating
  • clanging
  • screeching
  • disagreeable
  • clattering
  • blaring
  • unpleasing
  • off-key
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