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polytonality

noun poly·to·nal·i·ty \ ˌpä-lē-tō-ˈna-lə-tē \

Definition of polytonality

: the simultaneous use of two or more musical keys
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polytonal

play \ˌpä-lē-ˈtō-nᵊl\ adjective
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polytonally

play \ˌpä-lē-ˈtō-nᵊl-ē\ adverb

First Known Use of polytonality

1923

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