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atonality

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a·to·nal·i·ty  (t-nl-t)
n. pl. a·to·nal·i·ties Music
1. The absence of a tonal center and of harmonies derived from a diatonic scale corresponding to such a center; lack of tonality.
2. A style of composition that lacks such a tonal center and its derived harmonies.
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Noun1.atonality - the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system
atonalism
musical notation - (music) notation used by musicians
tonality, key - any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music


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