poly·to·nal·i·ty
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Definition of polytonality
: the simultaneous use of two or more musical keys
Other Words from polytonality
polytonal
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ˌpä-lē-ˈtō-nᵊl
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adjective
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adjective
polytonally
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ˌpä-lē-ˈtō-nᵊl-ē
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adverb
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adverb
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“Polytonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polytonality. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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