Tonibased
Tonibased is a neologism used in certain online communities to describe a design philosophy and critical framework that foregrounds tonal coherence as a primary organizing principle. The term blends "tone" with the suffix -based to indicate reliance on tonal cues rather than factual content or stylistic novelty. It is primarily used in discussions around media criticism, user interface design, and narrative analysis within speculative or fan-created contexts.
As an analytical lens, Tonibased assesses how works manage tone—emotional color, mood, and implied intent—across scenes,
Tonibased appears in online forums and zines beginning in the early 2020s, cited as a playful shorthand
It intersects with ideas of tonal theory in music and film studies but remains distinct in that