Dodecaphonic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /doʊdəˈkæfɒnɪk/

Definitions of dodecaphonic

noun a style of music using the dodecaphonic system

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a dodecaphonic melody in the music class.

A2 The students were learning about dodecaphonic composition.

B1 The composer used dodecaphonic techniques in his latest piece.

B2 The orchestra performed a dodecaphonic work at the concert.

C1 The dodecaphonic style of music is known for its complex harmonies.

C2 Scholars often debate the significance of dodecaphonic music in the modern era.

adjective relating to or using a musical system in which tones are arranged in a series of twelve tones, each a semitone apart

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a dodecaphonic melody at the concert.

A2 The music piece was composed using a dodecaphonic technique.

B1 The composer is known for his innovative use of dodecaphonic scales.

B2 The dodecaphonic composition challenged traditional musical conventions.

C1 The dodecaphonic style of music requires a deep understanding of music theory.

C2 Scholars debate the significance of dodecaphonic music in the modern era.

Examples of dodecaphonic in a Sentence

formal The composer used a dodecaphonic technique in his latest symphony, creating a complex and structured piece of music.

informal I heard that dodecaphonic music is all about using all twelve notes equally in a composition.

slang Dodecaphonic tunes are not really my thing, I prefer more traditional melodies.

figurative The artist's use of dodecaphonic colors in the painting created a sense of chaos and harmony at the same time.

Grammatical Forms of dodecaphonic

past tense

dodecaphonized

plural

dodecaphonics

comparative

more dodecaphonic

superlative

most dodecaphonic

present tense

dodecaphonizes

future tense

will dodecaphonize

perfect tense

has dodecaphonized

continuous tense

is dodecaphonizing

singular

dodecaphonic

positive degree

dodecaphonic

infinitive

to dodecaphonize

gerund

dodecaphonizing

participle

dodecaphonized

Origin and Evolution of dodecaphonic

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'dodecaphonic' originated from the Greek words 'dodeka' meaning twelve and 'phone' meaning sound.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the twelve-tone technique in music developed by Arnold Schoenberg, the term 'dodecaphonic' has since been used more broadly to describe any music or composition based on a twelve-note scale.