Atonality

abstract · Music · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

Atonality emerges from musical structure as the absence of a tonal center or key, where the absence of a central pitch or chord creates a sense of tension and freedom in musical composition, allowing for experimentation and innovation in harmony and melody.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word: atonality
Origin language: English

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In other languages

اللامقامية ar primary
Atonale Musik German primary
atonality English primary
atonalidad Spanish primary
musique atonale French primary
atonalità it primary
無調 ja primary
무조음악 ko primary
música atonal pt primary
атональность ru primary
无调音乐 zh primary

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Musical L10 (requires)

musical is a core concept needed to understand atonality

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