atonalism

[ ey-tohn-l-iz-uhm ]

nounMusic.
  1. a note, phrase, etc., that seems harsh or discordant.

Origin of atonalism

1
First recorded in 1925–30; atonal + -ism

Other words from atonalism

  • a·ton·al·ist, noun

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