Atonal ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Atonal ( adjective )

Music that is not based on a tonal center or key, characterized by the absence of a tonal hierarchy.

Origin:

From the german atonalität, coined by arnold schoenberg, meaning "without tonality" or "not in any key". .

Examples:

1. The atonal music is more dissonant and difficult to listen to.
2. He composed an atonal piece for the orchestra.
3. Atonal music is not as popular as tonal music.
4. Atonalism refers to a movement in music that rejected the traditional tonal system.
5. Atonal music is considered avant-garde.

(As a noun)

Atonal ( noun )

Music that is not based on a tonal center or key, characterized by the absence of a tonal hierarchy.

Origin:

From the german atonalität, coined by arnold schoenberg, meaning "without tonality" or "not in any key". .

Examples:

1. The atonal music is more dissonant and difficult to listen to.
2. He composed an atonal piece for the orchestra.
3. Atonal music is not as popular as tonal music.
4. Atonalism refers to a movement in music that rejected the traditional tonal system.
5. Atonal music is considered avant-garde.