Microtonality
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microtonality is a noun meaning (music) The use of microtones in composition.
Meaning
(music) The use of microtones in composition.
Example Sentences
[…] he proved that microtonality and the angular vocal and instrumental lines that typically evoke modernist angst can just as easily create manic comedy.
Word Forms
- microtonalities
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microtonalism, microtonalist, micromelody, microtonometry, microtuner, microtiming.
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