atonal
adjective /ˌeɪˈtəʊ.nəl/
/-ˈtoʊ-/ specializedDefinition
› Atonal music is written in a way that is not based on any particular key. → Compare tonalTechnical music termsTypes of music
(Definition of atonal adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accent noun (EMPHASIS)
- allegro adjective, adverb
- allegro noun
- arpeggio noun
- arr.
- arrange verb (MUSIC)
- bass clef noun
- breve noun
- discordant adjective
- dynamics noun
- key signature noun
- motif noun (IDEA)
- pizzicato adjective, adverb
- reprise noun
- rhythm noun
- slur verb (MUSIC)
- staccato adjective, adverb
- tone noun (DIFFERENCE IN SOUND)
- tune (sth) up phrasal verb (INSTRUMENT)
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