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tonal Definition

tonal (nəl)

adjective

of a tone or tonality

Etymology: ML tonalis

tonal Related Forms
ton·ally adverb
tonal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • gradation: Set to the equivalent of ISO 100, the camera certainly offers superior tonal gradations.
  • palette: Susanne Heinrich's playing displays a broad tonal palette and beautifully fluid playing.
  • variation: A minor tonal variation on the standard SW themes.
  • adjustment: Some tonal adjustment, click above image to see raw capture.
  • harmony: You will be required to demonstrate an understanding of Western tonal harmony through the study and harmonization of melodies.
  • contrast: Route numbers and headings may be reversed out of a boldly colored panel so long as a strong tonal contrast is provided.

Modifying Another Word

  • even: But do expect an even tonal balance that never exaggerates the source material, plus a composed top end.
  • fundamentally: Christus is a very impressive five-movement work, whose fundamentally tonal language is influenced by Carl Nielsen, with English and French accents.
  • enough: Image A: An image with a high dynamic range has enough tonal data to depict scenes similar to what your eyes see.
  • little: Very little tonal balance correction is required as the scanner has a high dynamic range.

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