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ATONAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality

Synonyms:

atonal; unkeyed

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

music (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)

Antonym:

tonal (having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic)

Derivation:

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

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