1. in a way that relates to tone or tones in music
Usage: music
2. in a way that relates to the tone or quality of sound, color, or voice

Examples

• The piece was tonally complex, shifting between major and minor keys.
• Her voice changed tonally when she became angry.
• The painting was tonally consistent throughout.
• The composer structured the symphony tonally around a central theme.
• The two colors were tonally similar but different in hue.
• He spoke tonally flat, showing no emotion.
• The photograph was tonally rich with deep shadows and bright highlights.