Atonalistic

/ˌeɪtoʊnəˈlɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of atonalism or atonalists; using atonal principles in music composition.

Etymology

From atonalist + -ic (relating to). An adjective form describing music, composers, or movements aligned with atonalism.

Kelly Says

Atonalistic compositions can sound chaotic, but they're actually carefully structured—it's just a different kind of order, like comparing a formal garden to a natural forest.

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