What does atonal mean?

adj. Music that does not have a key or a tonal center, creating a sense of freedom from traditional harmony.

atonal

🇺🇸 /eɪˈtəʊnl/ 🇬🇧 /eɪˈtəʊnl/

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adjective

Music that does not have a key or a tonal center, creating a sense of freedom from traditional harmony.

The atonal composition was challenging for the musicians, as it lacked the familiar structure of a key.

Music that does not have a key or a tonal center, creating a sense of freedom from traditional harmony.