polytonality

noun

poly·​to·​nal·​i·​ty ˌpä-lē-tō-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce polytonality (audio)
: the simultaneous use of two or more musical keys
polytonal
ˌpä-lē-ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce polytonality (audio)
adjective
polytonally
ˌpä-lē-ˈtō-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce polytonality (audio)
adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polytonality was in 1923

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“Polytonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polytonality. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

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