microtonality
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
microtonal + -ity
[edit] Noun
microtonality (uncountable)
- (music) The use of microtones in composition
- 2007 June 23, Allan Kozinn, “Finding Inspiration in an Unlikely Place”, New York Times:
- […] he proved that microtonality and the angular vocal and instrumental lines that typically evoke modernist angst can just as easily create manic comedy.
- 2007 June 23, Allan Kozinn, “Finding Inspiration in an Unlikely Place”, New York Times:
