POLYTONAL

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Using more than one key or tonality simultaneously

Example:

exciting rhythms and polytonal harmonies

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Adjectives

Similar:

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

Derivation:

polytonality (music that uses two or more different keys at the same time)

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