tonal.html - adj.
1 of or relating to tone or tonality.
2 (of a fugue etc.) having repetitions of the subject at different pitches in the same key.

tonally adv. [med.L tonalis (as TONE)]

tonal.html - n.
(pl. -ies)
1 Mus. a the relationship between the tones of a musical scale. b the observance of a single tonic key as the basis of a composition.
2 the tone or colour scheme of a picture.

tonal.html - adj.
1 of or relating to tone or tonality.
2 (of a fugue etc.) having repetitions of the subject at different pitches in the same key.

tonally adv. [med.L tonalis (as TONE)]

tonal.html - n.
(pl. -ies)
1 Mus. a the relationship between the tones of a musical scale. b the observance of a single tonic key as the basis of a composition.
2 the tone or colour scheme of a picture.

tonal.html - {v.} To make softer or quieter; make less harsh or strong; moderate. * /He toned down the sound of the TV./ * /She wanted the bright colors in her house toned down./ * /When the ladies arrived, he toned down his language./ * /The strikers were asked to tone down their demands for higher pay so that there might be a quicker agreement and an end to the strike./

tonal.html - See: GO AT IT HAMMER AND TONGS.