tonal

/tˈoʊnəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
   “Chinese is a tonal language”
2. having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic

Synonyms for tonal

• tonic
• keyed
• diatonic
• polytonal
• toned

Antonyms of tonal

• atonal

Words that rhyme with tonal

• monoclonal
• atonal
• coronal
• hormonal
• conal