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atonal

[ey-tohn-l] / eɪˈtoʊn l /


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Eventually, the atonal structure becomes the film’s nature.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2026

For example, dissonant, atonal harmonies convey a sense of unrest.

From Seattle Times Feb. 21, 2024

He once played a piece for piano, violin and oboe for Milhaud that contained a melody he was ashamed to have written, as 12-point atonal music was in vogue at the time.

From Washington Times Feb. 9, 2023

When she graduated from Harvard, the kind of music she was playing was atonal, was experimental.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2022

The girl leans into my ear to shout above the atonal arrhythmic affront to decency that is Ashland Avenue.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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