+A **tonal language** employs pitch to differentiate word meaning or grammatical function. The same sound sequence can convey distinct concepts purely through its [tone](/wiki/tone) contour, adding a melodic dimension to [spoken language](/wiki/spoken_language). This sonic subtlety is integral to how words are perceived and understood.
+## See also
+- [Pitch](/wiki/pitch)
+- [Phonology](/wiki/phonology)
+- [Linguistics](/wiki/linguistics)