NYT Dictionary
TONALITY
/toʊnˈæl.ɪ.ti/Nounto-NAL-i-tyto-nal-i-ty · 4 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French tonalité.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: