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atonally

/əˈtɒnəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does atonally mean?

adverb

In a way that is not controlled by a key or a central pitch; freely, without reference to a key or central pitch.

Example

"The jazz musician played atonally, allowing the notes to flow freely."

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