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tonally

/ˈtoʊnəli/
ton · al · ly
Adjective:tonal
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• adverb

1

With respect to the general mood, style, or emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing, film, or artwork.

Example

"Although the novel deals with serious historical events, it remains tonally lighthearted and optimistic."

2

In a manner relating to musical tone, pitch, or the system of tonality.

Example

"The symphony shifts tonally in the third movement, creating a sense of harmonic resolution."

3

In terms of color shade, tint, or the graduation of light and dark in visual art and photography.

Example

"The landscape painting is tonally balanced, using soft grays and muted blues to evoke a misty morning."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tonally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tonally
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