Atonal
Example: A música atonal desafia as expectativas tradicionais de harmonia.
Definition
"Atonal" refers to music that does not follow a traditional key or tonal center, often avoiding conventional harmony and melodic expectations. It challenges the usual sense of musical structure by lacking a clear tonal focus.
Etymology
The word "atonal" comes from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the root 'tonal,' derived from the Latin 'tonus' meaning 'tone.' It was coined in the early 20th century to describe music that is without a tonal center, marking a significant departure from classical harmony.
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