Meaning oftonalin English

Adjective

1. relating to musical tones; tonality
   The composer created a tonal harmony that resonated with the audience.
2. describing character or mood; general trend
   The tonal quality of the meeting was tense and unproductive.
3. using predictable tone relationships; music context
   The musician studied the tonal system used in classical music.
4. using pitch to distinguish word meanings; linguistic use
   In tonal languages like Mandarin, pitch changes can alter word meanings.