atonalist

noun

aton·​al·​ist (ˌ)ā-ˈtō-nə-list How to pronounce atonalist (audio) (ˌ)a- How to pronounce atonalist (audio)
plural -s
: one who advocates or practices atonalism
atonalistic
(ˌ)ā-ˌtō-nə-ˈli-stik
(ˌ)a-
adjective

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“Atonalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atonalist. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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