L'atonalità
Example: L'atonalità nella musica moderna sfida le regole tradizionali dell'armonia.
Definition
"L'atonalità" refers to the absence of a key or tonal center in music, meaning the music does not follow traditional harmonic rules based on major or minor scales. It is often used in modern compositions to create ambiguity and tension.
Etymology
The term "l'atonalità" comes from the Italian prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'tonalità,' meaning 'tonality' or 'tone.' It literally means 'without tonality.' This reflects the musical style that avoids establishing a key or tonal center, a concept that became prominent in the early 20th century.
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