After the long modulation, the orchestra finally returned to the tonal center, bringing the piece to a satisfying close.

The composer shifted tonal centers throughout the suite to create unexpected harmonic journeys.

In the analysis, the composer shifted the tonal centre to create a sense of unresolved tension.

A tonalitic layer beneath the plateau affects the chemistry of the springs that emerge there.

During the field trip, the geology students were excited to identify several tonalites exposed in the roadcut.

During the field trip, the geologists discovered a vein of tonalite that had been cut by younger granite dikes.

Some tonalists argue that subtle shifts in harmony convey emotional depth more effectively than dramatic modulations.

The tonalist captured the misty harbor at dawn with muted hues and poetic restraint.

The museum's new exhibit features several rare tonalamatls from the 16th century.

Scholars studied a digitized tonalamatl to understand pre-Columbian rituals tied to the 260-day calendar.