An adverbial clause is a dependent clause that serves the function of an adverb (the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb). It is commonly fronted by a subordinate conjunction.
Example:
- She made loud, funny noises in order to counterbalance the negative comment.
The adverbial clause modifies the verb (made) by expanding on the purpose of the action (counterbalance the negativity of the comment.)
