tonality

US /toʊˈnæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /toʊˈnæl.ə.t̬i/
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1.

the character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is written

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The composer experimented with different tonalities in his symphony.
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The piece shifts between major and minor tonalities.
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keypitchmodeharmonymelody
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the overall quality or atmosphere of something

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The painting's warm tonality created a comforting atmosphere.
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The film's dark tonality reflected its serious themes.
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hueshadecolormoodatmosphere