tonescale
Tonescale is not a widely standardized term and can refer to several related concepts depending on the context. In general, it is used as a shorthand or variant spelling for ideas associated with tonal organization in music, color, or sound. Because it lacks a single, official definition, its exact meaning is determined by the field of use.
In music theory, tonescale is often interpreted as referring to a “tone scale” — the arrangement of
In photography and cinematography, the closely related term “tone scale” describes the range of brightness values
In audio engineering and sound design, tone or tonal balance is often discussed in terms of the
See also: tone, scale (music theory), dynamic range, tonal balance.