De polytonaliteit
Example: De polytonaliteit in zijn compositie creëert een complexe sfeer.
Definition
"De polytonaliteit" refers to the simultaneous use of two or more different keys or tonal centers in a musical composition, creating a complex and layered harmonic texture often used to evoke tension or richness in the music.
Etymology
The term "de polytonaliteit" originates from the Greek prefix 'poly-' meaning 'many' and the Latin 'tonus' meaning 'tone' or 'pitch.' It was adopted into Dutch as a musical term to describe the technique of combining multiple tonalities, popularized in the early 20th century during the development of modern music.
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"De polytonaliteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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