atonal
atonal (music)
Word details
- German meaning
- Musik, die keine Tonart oder tonales Zentrum hat.
- English meaning
- Atonal
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- Die atonale Musik des Komponisten war für viele Zuhörer ungewohnt.
- English example
- The composer's atonal music was unfamiliar to many listeners.
Example sentences with “atonal”
Die atonalen Klänge waren gewöhnungsbedürftig. (The atonal sounds took some getting used to.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'atonal' describe?
'Atonal' describes music that avoids a traditional key or tonal center, often associated with modern classical compositions.