"polytonality" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polytonalities [plural]
Etymology: poly- + tonality Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly-|tonality}} poly- + tonality Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} polytonality (countable and uncountable, plural polytonalities)
  1. (music) The use of multiple keys in the same composition, especially by multiple instruments at the same time Wikipedia link: polytonality Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: polyharmony Related terms: bitonality (english: using precisely two keys), polyvalence (english: use of more than one harmonic function in one key)
    Sense id: en-polytonality-en-noun-PnH8zAKc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with poly- Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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