Tonally: meaning, definitions and examples
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tonally
[ หtoสnษli ]
sound quality
The term 'tonally' refers to anything related to tone or pitch in sound. It is often used to describe the quality or character of sound, especially in music or vocal performance. When a piece of music is described tonally, it usually indicates aspects such as harmony, melody, and the emotional qualities conveyed through sound. Understanding a piece tonally can enhance the listener's experience by providing insight into the emotional and psychological undertones.
Synonyms
harmonically, musically, sonically.
Examples of usage
- The singer performed tonally exquisite pieces.
- The instruments were perfectly aligned tonally.
- She spoke tonally, emphasizing her emotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "tonally" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tonalmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช tonal
๐ฎ๐ฉ tonal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฝะฐะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ tonalnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใณใง
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre tonale
๐ช๐ธ tonalmente
๐น๐ท tonal olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ํค์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ูุบู ู
๐จ๐ฟ tonรกlnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ tonรกlne
๐จ๐ณ ้ณ่ฐไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ tonalno
๐ฎ๐ธ tรณnalega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฝะฐะปัะดั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tonal olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonalmente
Etymology
The word 'tonally' derives from 'tone,' which comes from the Latin word 'tonus,' meaning 'tension, tone, or tune.' This Latin term bequeathed its meaning to Middle English in the form of 'ton' during the 14th century, when musicians and artists sought to express nuanced aspects of sound. The adverbial form 'tonally' evolved to characterize various qualities relating to tone in musical and spoken expressions. The term gained more popularity in the 20th century, particularly as music theory advanced and the analysis of tonal systems became crucial in understanding compositions. Today, 'tonally' is widely employed in musicology, performance arts, and even in discussions surrounding emotions conveyed through speech.