tonalist

[ tohn-l-ist ]

noun

1. a person who works with or uses tonality, especially one who uses traditional tonality rather than atonality in composing music.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonalist¹

First recorded in 1900–05; tonal + -ist

Example Sentences

She was a daughter of 2014 Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist.

From Seattle Times

He complained that he could hardly give away the subtler tonalist paintings, which he regarded as his finest work, while the demand for flashy poppy paintings was high.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes Redmond attempted a frank fusion of tonalist atmosphere and deep color.

From Los Angeles Times

Right around Tiz the Law on the list, there are yearlings from sires with familiar names from winner’s circles of the various classics: Tonalist, Animal Kingdom, Empire Maker, Awesome Again.

From Washington Post

Primarily a tonalist, Lathrop created poetic and evocative paintings in muted shades, often of earth browns and blue-grays.

From Washington Times