Associations to the word «Polytonality»

Wiktionary

POLYTONALITY, noun. (music) The use of multiple keys in the same composition, especially by multiple instruments at the same time

Dictionary definition

POLYTONALITY, noun. Music that uses two or more different keys at the same time.

Wise words

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