Definition

In a way that relates to tone or pitch, often used in music or speech.

Example

The singer performed tonally, adjusting her voice to match the mood of the song.

Conversation

Did you notice how the singer was tonally different in that last song?

Yeah, it really changed the mood of the performance.

I think it made the song more emotional, right?

Absolutely! It added a whole new layer to the experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tonally** → It is formed from "tone" (from Latin *tonus*, meaning sound or tone) and "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "tonally" refers to something that relates to or is characterized by tone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tone' as the sound or quality of something, and remember that 'tonally' means in a manner related to that sound.

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