tonic
/ˈtɑnɪk/
noun
- A carbonated drink flavored with quinine, often mixed with gin or vodka.
- I like to drink tonic water with a slice of lime.
- She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
- The recipe calls for a splash of tonic to add bitterness.
- Something that makes you feel healthier, stronger, or more energetic.
- Her cheerful laugh was a tonic for everyone in the room.
- The vacation was a perfect tonic after months of hard work.
- A walk in the fresh air is a great tonic for the mind.
- The first note of a musical scale, which gives the key its name.
- In the key of C major, the tonic is the note C.
- The melody returns to the tonic at the end of the song.
- Learning to identify the tonic helps you understand the key of a piece.
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adjective
- Having a refreshing or invigorating effect; restoring energy or health.
- The tonic properties of the water were known for centuries.
- He took a tonic bath with essential oils to relax.
- The tonic herbs in the tea helped her feel better.
- Relating to the first note of a musical scale.
- The tonic chord provides a sense of rest in the music.
- She practiced the tonic triad on the piano.
- The piece ends on a strong tonic note.
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