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Recent Examples of tonal
The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
To ensure the Sennheiser Signature sound, the earbuds use a Dynamic EQ for compensation of tonal shifts when the playback volume is lowered.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Outdoor rugs, like this tonal and geometric style, turn your outdoor space into a major statement.
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Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Less expected are the jarring tonal shifts liable to induce whiplash across its 45 minutes—and which would seem haphazard if every single one of them wasn’t meticulously documented in a bespoke score booklet, printed on premium paper, that costs more than the album itself.
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Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
To ensure the Sennheiser Signature sound, the earbuds use a Dynamic EQ for compensation of tonal shifts when the playback volume is lowered.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Outdoor rugs, like this tonal and geometric style, turn your outdoor space into a major statement.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Less expected are the jarring tonal shifts liable to induce whiplash across its 45 minutes—and which would seem haphazard if every single one of them wasn’t meticulously documented in a bespoke score booklet, printed on premium paper, that costs more than the album itself.
—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonal
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Then the other part of it was really kind of finished with Niwel’s beautiful harmonic accompaniment.
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.
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The Sunriver Music Festival brings in top musicians for orchestral events that range from family-friendly performances to classical concerts.
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Around the world, mourning rituals of Muharram and Ashoura can include rhythmic chest-thumping or beating in unison and public processions.
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Structural, rhythmic, intentional connection, built into how your organization operates every single day.
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.
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Hudson buttressed Al Kooper’s original organ part into a chordal fortress, part of an incendiary performance that surges to peak after peak.
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This polyphonic novel already has a chorus, thanks to its humdinger cast of ensemble characters.
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All operatic singing, especially the polyphonic (multipart) style known as bel canto, requires tremendous breath control and vocal skill.
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My introduction to homophonic translation came from my former teacher, Mónica de la Torre.
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How does this make any sense except as a very stupid, clumsy, idiotic no good way to give us a homophonic bridge to Gandalf.
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.
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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonal. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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