tonically
/ˈtɑnɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or produces healthy muscle tone or vigor.
- The herbal tea is said to act tonically on the digestive system.
- After the illness, she exercised tonically to regain her strength.
- The massage therapist worked tonically on the athlete's sore muscles.
- In a way that relates to the tonic note in music (the first note of a scale).
- He played the chord progression tonically, emphasizing the root note.
- The melody moves tonically from the dominant back to the tonic.
- The piece resolves tonically, returning to the home key.
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