atonal

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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

Owen leans heavily on Callum Donaldson’s blaring, atonal score and the majestic scenery of his location, as Eric suffers strange hallucinations and gradually confronts his culpability in his wife’s fate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2022

Nobody stopped work to listen, though, because Onofre had always been a lousy piano player, even with two hands, and he still tunked out basically atonal numbers.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols