serialism meaning

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serialism (noun): 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition.

Definition of serialism

  1. 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition

    Synonyms: serial music

    Type of: music

    Kinds: twelve-tone music

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

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

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