tonal quality collocation | meaning and examples of use
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relating to the quality of sound of a musical instrument or …
(Definition of tonal and quality from the Cambridge English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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There is strong correlation between pitch and the period, and between timbre (tonal quality) and the waveform shape.
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The tonal quality of this introduction is deeper and more rounded compared with that of the earlier version, while the tempo is much slower.
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The tonal quality of the congratulations vary according to which party is in government and the local government situation.
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He is respected for his in-depth understanding as he unfolds the raga, the tonal quality and power of his strokes.
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His style of playing is compact with great tonal quality.
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Its subject is the examination of the symbolic and tonal quality of words and objects.
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Individual pieces of spruce are matched to produce soundboards of uniform color and tonal quality.
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This provides two advantages: ability to vary volume and ability to vary tonal quality.
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Tonal quality can be varied in two ways.
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It had, nonetheless, a distinct tonal quality of its own.
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The thickness and curve of the tongue itself play an important role in determining the tonal quality of the pipe.
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His tonal quality was a feature that many imitated.
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On the brighter side, the non-historic nature of the bells allows the university to replace those that have poor tonal quality.
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The bass strings are overstrung above the treble strings to provide more length and better tonal quality.
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To add tonal quality to paintings the artists would often paint portions of the subject then wash the cloth before continuing.
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He was considered by his colleagues as being an exceptionally strong trumpeter with a well-developed range and tonal quality.
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Its refreshing and jubilant tonal quality is more delicate than that of the “yueqin”.
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Students enhance individual development through the study of technique, style, tonal quality, and repertoire.
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Today, he is a top-ranking violinist, noted for his clarity, rich tonal quality, and crispness, and has developed a distinct scholarly style of his own.
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The workmanship and appearance of his instruments is considered rough, but the tonal quality is excellent.
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