tonal

adjective ton·al \ˈtō-n^əl\

: of or relating to musical or color tones

music : having or based in a particular key

Full Definition of TONAL

: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity

: having tonality

— ton·al·ly \-n^əl-ē\ adverb

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