tonal

/ˈtoʊnl/

Other forms: tonally

Definitions of tonal

1. adjective

   having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic
   synonyms:

   keyed

   set to a key or tone

   diatonic

   based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music

   polytonal

   using more than one key or tonality simultaneously

   toned

   having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination

   tonic

   relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale

   antonyms:

   atonal

   characterized by avoidance of traditional musical scales
2. adjective

   employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
   “Chinese is a tonal language”

   synonyms: tonic