atonalism meaning

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atonalism (noun): the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system.

Definition of atonalism

  1. the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system

    Synonyms: atonality

    Type of: musical notation

    Related forms: atonalistic

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AT · words ending in SM · 9-letter words

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