Definition of tonal

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  • tonal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • tonal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
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Definition of tonal

  • employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words (adjective)

    Examples

    1. Chinese is a tonal language

    Synonyms

    1. tonic
  • having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic (adjective)

See definition of tonal in Merriam Webster