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Tonality

Noun CEFR B2
təʊnˈæl.ɪ.tiː

Definitions

  1. The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.
  2. A sound of specific pitch and quality; timbre.
  3. The quality of all the tones in a composition heard in relation to the tonic.
  4. The interrelation of the tones in a painting.

Equivalents

Françaistonalité
DeutschTonalität
Portuguêstonalidade
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Българскитоналност
Catalàtonalitat
日本語調性
한국어조성
Українськатональність

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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