atonally

[/eɪˈtoʊnəli/]
adverb
atonalmente
1. In a manner relating to or based on atonality; without a tonal center or key
The composer wrote the piece atonally, avoiding traditional harmonic structures.
O compositor escreveu a peça atonalmente, evitando estruturas harmônicas tradicionais.
2. In a musical style that does not follow the rules of traditional tonality
The modern orchestra performed the symphony atonally, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
A orquestra moderna executou a sinfonia atonalmente, criando uma atmosfera perturbadora.
This is a specialized musical and academic term used primarily in classical music, composition theory, and musicology contexts. It gained prominence in the 20th century with composers like Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. The term is used similarly in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, reflecting the international nature of music theory vocabulary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
atonaltonally ambiguousnon-tonallyserially
Antonyms / Antônimos
tonallyharmonicallymelodically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
atonalmente
Standard usage in music theory and academic contexts
Portugal
atonalmente
Used identically to Brazilian Portuguese in classical music terminology

Related Words

atonalityatonaltwelve-toneserial musictonalityharmonycomposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

atonal composition
atonally structured piece
composed atonally
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