"tonal center" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tonal centers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tonal center (plural tonal centers)
  1. (music) The final, resolving note of a scale. Tags: US Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: tonal centre Related terms: tonic
    Sense id: en-tonal_center-en-noun-9A8d7ax2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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