1. The quality or character of sound; the tonal quality or timbre of a voice or instrument
The tonality of the violin was rich and warm.
A tonalidade do violino era rica e quente.
2. In music, the system of organizing pitches and chords around a central note or key
The composer used the tonality of C major throughout the symphony.
O compositor usou a tonalidade de dó maior em toda a sinfonia.
3. The overall color, mood, or atmosphere of something, particularly in art or literature
The painting's tonality creates a melancholic atmosphere.
A tonalidade da pintura cria uma atmosfera melancólica.