tonality Meaning & Definition
/təʊnˈæl.ɪ.tiː/
What Does Tonality Mean?
As a noun, tonality means The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales. It can also mean A sound of specific pitch and quality; timbre.
Word Facts for Tonality
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /təʊnˈæl.ɪ.tiː/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | key |
| Antonyms | atonality and atonalism |
| Plural | tonalities |
Tonality Definition (Noun)
- The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.
- A sound of specific pitch and quality; timbre.
- The quality of all the tones in a composition heard in relation to the tonic.
- The interrelation of the tones in a painting.
Synonyms of Tonality
Tonality synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tonality
Word Forms & Grammar
tonality (countable and uncountable, plural tonalities)
Words That Rhyme With Tonality
Origin of Tonality
From French tonalité.
Pronouncing Tonality
Tonality is pronounced /təʊnˈæl.ɪ.tiː/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (æl).
Tonality: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is tonality?
Tonality is a noun.
What is another word for tonality?
Words with a similar meaning to tonality include key. See the full list of tonality synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of tonality?
The opposite of tonality can be expressed with words like atonality and atonalism.
What is the plural of tonality?
The plural of tonality is tonalities.