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referring to variations in pitch used to convey meanings or emotions
- Mandarin Chinese is a tonal language, where the meaning of a word can change based on the pitch used to pronounce it.
- Linguists study tonal languages like Thai and Vietnamese to understand how pitch affects meaning.
- The tonal patterns in Japanese intonation can indicate politeness levels in speech.
- The tonal shifts in the actor's delivery conveyed the character's inner turmoil.
- Learning to distinguish tonal nuances is essential for mastering certain languages, such as Cantonese.
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having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic
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