La dodécaphonie
Example: La dodécaphonie révolutionne la composition musicale contemporaine.
Definition
"La dodécaphonie" is a musical composition technique that uses a series of twelve different pitches in a particular order, avoiding traditional harmony and tonality, to create a structured yet atonal sound. It revolutionizes contemporary musical composition by emphasizing equal importance of all twelve notes.
Etymology
The term "la dodécaphonie" comes from the Greek words "dodeca" meaning twelve, and "phonia" meaning sound or voice. It was coined in the early 20th century to describe a new twelve-tone method developed by composer Arnold Schoenberg, marking a significant shift in musical theory.
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