Avant-Garde Art Vocabulary

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noun There is no noun form for the word 'atonal'.

adjective Atonal is an adjective that describes music that lacks a tonal center or key.

  • The composer's use of atonal melodies challenged traditional music conventions.
  • I don't really like atonal music because it sounds too random to me.
  • Some people think atonal tunes are just a bunch of random notes thrown together.
  • The atonal atmosphere of the painting left viewers feeling unsettled and confused.