Atonalist

/eɪˈtoʊnəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A composer who writes atonal music; someone who practices or advocates atonalism.

Etymology

From atonalism + -ist (a person who practices or believes in). Names the people who created this revolutionary style of composition.

Kelly Says

Atonalists like Alban Berg wrote beautiful, strange music that told stories about human emotion without the comfort of a home key—like emotions themselves!

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