atonality meaning

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

Definition of atonality

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

    Synonyms: atonalism

    Opposite: tonality

    Type of: musical notation

    Related forms: atonal

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

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

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