De tonaliteit
Example: De tonaliteit van dit stuk verandert subtiel tijdens de uitvoering.
Definition
"De tonaliteit" refers to the system or arrangement of tones in a musical composition that establishes the key or scale, providing a framework for harmony and melody. It defines the overall mood and structure of a piece, as in the phrase: 'De tonaliteit van dit stuk verandert subtiel tijdens de uitvoering.'
Etymology
The term "de tonaliteit" comes from the Dutch word 'toon,' meaning 'tone,' combined with the suffix '-aliteit,' which indicates a quality or state. It traces back to the Latin 'tonus,' which means 'tone' or 'sound.' Did you know? The concept of tonaliteit became central in Western music theory during the Baroque period.
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"De tonaliteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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