tonal
tonal
Definition
tonal (tō′nəl)
adjective
of a tone or tonality
Etymology: ML tonalis
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.
Browse dictionary entries near tonal
- tonality
- tondo
- tone
- tone cluster
- tone color
- tone control
- tone-deaf
- tone down
- tone language
- tone poem
