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atonality
[ ey-toh-nal-i-tee ]
atonality
/ ˌæ-; ˌeɪtəʊˈnælɪtɪ /
noun
- absence of or disregard for an established musical key in a composition
- the principles of composition embodying this and providing a radical alternative to the diatonic system
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of atonality1
Example Sentences
He was known for atonality and his 12-tones technique which departed from conventional harmonies.
But Cherry identified with Coleman’s atonality and dissonance, even if he himself played tight, expressive notes that didn’t inflict much chaos.
Ms Barford said Bailey was also "fascinated by" and "deeply knowledgeable about" the sounds his guitar could produce, experimenting with noise, atonality and the set-up of his instrument.
At what point did you and he start incorporating aggression and atonality?
When Korngold returned to absolute music, it was to slay the same old dragons, though atonality had hardly achieved popular acceptance in the interim.
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