chordotonalPronunciation: /ˌkɔːdə(ʊ)ˈtəʊn(ə)l/Definition of chordotonal adjective Entomology (in insects) denoting sense organs which are responsive to mechanical and sound vibrations. Origin: late 19th century: from chord2 + tonalchordotonal in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of chordotonal in the US English dictionary