adj.
1.of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
2.employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
3.used of syllables
4.relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
5.imparting vitality and energy tonic n.
1.lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
2.a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
3.(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
4.a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Idiom of the Day
play by ear
to play a musical instrument by remembering the tune and not by reading the music
Although the woman cannot read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician.
