having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic | (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch |
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words | employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words |
| of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue |
| imparting vitality and energy |
| relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale |