atonalism
[/eɪˈtoʊnəlɪzəm/]
nounpl: atonalisms
atonalismo
1. A compositional approach in music that deliberately avoids establishing a tonal center or key, rejecting the traditional harmonic hierarchy of Western classical music
The composer's embrace of atonalism marked a radical departure from romantic traditions.
O abraço do compositor pelo atonalismo marcou um afastamento radical das tradições românticas.
2. The principle or practice of composing music without reference to a specific key or tonal center
Atonalism challenged listeners to reconsider their expectations of harmony and melody.
O atonalismo desafiou os ouvintes a reconsiderarem suas expectativas de harmonia e melodia.
Atonalism emerged as a significant movement in early 20th-century classical music, particularly through the works of Vienna-based composers like Arnold Schoenberg. It represented a revolutionary challenge to centuries of Western musical tradition and remains a controversial yet influential approach in contemporary classical composition, studied extensively in music theory curricula in both Brazil and the United States.
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