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”

  1. 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.