Tonal music

Tonal music is a style rooted in a central pitch or "home key," around which all other notes and harmonies are organized. It uses a system of scales, chords, and progressions that create a sense of tension and resolution, making music feel cohesive and emotionally expressive. Common in Western music from the Baroque period onward, tonal music guides listeners through a journey of stability and change, emphasizing a particular key or tonality. This approach helps listeners anticipate and emotionally connect to the music’s structure, making it both familiar and compelling.