Definition of SERIALISM

serialism

Meanings

Plural: serialisms

Noun

  • 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition
  • Music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order of notes of an equal-tempered scale.

Origin / Etymology

From serial + -ism. Calque of the German Reihenmusik.

Synonyms

serial music

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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