La dodecafonia
Example: La dodecafonia revolucionà la composició musical al segle XX.
Definition
"La dodecafonia" refers to a musical composition technique developed in the 20th century, which uses a series of twelve different tones in a specific order without repeating any until all are used, creating a non-traditional harmonic structure.
Etymology
The term "la dodecafonia" comes from the Greek words 'dodeka' meaning twelve and 'phonos' meaning sound or tone. It literally means 'twelve-tone,' describing the method's use of twelve distinct notes in a sequence. Did you know this approach was pioneered by Arnold Schoenberg as a way to break free from traditional tonal music?
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