Atonality Definition
ātō-nălĭ-tē
atonalities
noun
The absence of a tonal center and of harmonies derived from a diatonic scale corresponding to such a center; lack of tonality.
American Heritage
In composition, the organization of tones in which all tones of the chromatic scale have equal importance, without relation to a tonal center or key; the absence of tonality.
Webster's New World
A style of composition that lacks such a tonal center and its derived harmonies.
American Heritage
(uncountable, music) A style of music that is written without a key.
Wiktionary
(countable, music) A passage written without a key.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Atonality
Noun
Singular:
atonality
Plural:
atonalities
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