La dodecafonía
Example: La dodecafonía revolucionó la música clásica del siglo XX.
Definition
"La dodecafonía" is a musical technique developed in the early 20th century that uses a series of twelve different tones, each given equal importance, avoiding a traditional tonal center. It revolutionized classical music by creating compositions without a key or hierarchy among notes.
Etymology
The term "la dodecafonía" comes from the Greek words 'dodeca,' meaning twelve, and 'phonia,' meaning sound or tone. It was coined to describe a twelve-tone method of composing music, famously developed by Arnold Schoenberg. Did you know? This technique broke away from centuries of tonal tradition, offering a completely new musical language.
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