tonality

Example Sentences

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“It’s a change of tonality without a change of policy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Such a moment was a reminder at how much sway over the emotional tonality of the film such supplemental material can possess.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

“This time, however, we did it the wrong way. We lacked sensitivity around an incredibly serious tragedy, and our tonality was completely inappropriate. We are so sorry.”

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

But this production imbues modern vernacular in its tonality, and in a way that the audience understands.

From Salon • May 18, 2023

The "bright"-sounding major chords and the strong feeling of tonality are what give major keys their happy, pleasant moods.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones