A atonalidade
Example: A atonalidade na música contemporânea desafia as expectativas tradicionais.
Definition
"Atonalidade" refers to the quality or characteristic of music that lacks a tonal center or key, creating compositions without a traditional harmonic foundation. It challenges conventional expectations by avoiding established scales and tonal hierarchies.
Etymology
The word "atonalidade" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'tonalidade,' which relates to 'tonality' or 'key' in music. It emerged in the early 20th century to describe music that abandons traditional tonal systems, reflecting a significant shift in musical composition.
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