to·nal·i·ty
noun/təʊˈnæləti/
/təʊˈnæləti/
[uncountable, countable] (plural tonalities)
(music)- the quality of a piece of music that depends on the key in which it is written
调性 - The piece then shifts in tonality, setting a more hopeful mood.
然后，这首曲子的基调发生了变化，营造出一种更加充满希望的情绪。 - His music exhibits great originality and harmonic interest without abandoning the principles of tonality.
他的音乐在不放弃调性原则的情况下表现出极大的独创性和和声趣味。
- The piece then shifts in tonality, setting a more hopeful mood.