"xenharmony" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Ivor Darreg, from xen- + harmony Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|xeno|harmony|alt1=xen-}} xen- + harmony Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xenharmony (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre of music characterized by the non-conformity to the common 12-tone equal temperament. Wikipedia link: Xenharmonic music Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: microtonality Related terms: xenharmonic
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