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Atonality
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the quality that marks the absence of a key in a musical composition
atonality
n
atonal
adj
tone
n
Example
The composer's bold experimentation with atonality marked a significant departure from traditional harmonic structures.
The pianist's mastery of atonality allowed him to perform the avant-garde piece with incredible depth and sensitivity.
The atonality in the soundtrack perfectly complemented the film's unsettling and surreal atmosphere.
In her lecture, the musicologist explained how atonality emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction against the constraints of tonal music.
Some listeners find atonality challenging, but it can create powerful emotional effects in modern music.
