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tonic
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ˈtɔnikɐ/tó·ni·ca
Definitions
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In music, the first note of a scale, which names the key and serves as the principal point of rest.
Usage examples
“The tonic of the C major scale is the note C.”
“The chord progression resolves to the tonic.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
tonic notetonic accentreturn to the tonic
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A carbonated soft drink with a distinctive bitter flavour, often used as a mixer in cocktails.
Usage examples
“I'll have a gin and tonic, please.”
“Tonic water gets its bitter taste from quinine.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
gin and tonictonic water