Definition of ATONALITY

atonality

Meanings

Plural: atonalities

Noun

  • the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system
  • A style of music that is written without a key.
  • A passage written without a key.

Origin / Etymology

From atonal + -ity or a- + tonality.

Synonyms

atonalism

Antonyms

tonality

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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