atonality
/ˌeɪtoʊˈnæləti/
noun
- The quality or state of being atonal; music that lacks a tonal center or key.
- Some listeners find atonality difficult to enjoy because it lacks familiar harmonies.
- Atonality became a defining feature of avant-garde classical music in the 1900s.
- The composer's shift to atonality marked a major turning point in his career.
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