tonaalsele

tonaalsele is a term that appears in discussions related to music theory and its application. It generally refers to something belonging to or characteristic of a tonal system. A tonal system in music is one where a hierarchy of pitches and chords is established, with a central pitch, the tonic, acting as the point of ultimate stability and resolution. This hierarchy creates a sense of key and tonality. Therefore, when something is described as tonaalsele, it implies it adheres to the principles and expectations of such a system. This could include melodic contours that emphasize the tonic, harmonic progressions that lead towards the tonic chord, or rhythmic patterns that reinforce the sense of tonal center.

In practice, tonaalsele can refer to various musical elements. It might describe a melody that clearly outlines a particular key, or a chord progression that follows standard functional harmony, such as moving from dominant to tonic. It can also be used to contrast with atonal music, which deliberately avoids establishing a clear tonal center. The understanding and application of tonaalsele concepts are fundamental to classical music analysis and composition, but also influence many other genres that draw upon these traditions. The term suggests a framework of musical organization based on consonance, dissonance, and the predictable resolution of harmonic tension towards a tonal center.