atonalitás

Atonality refers to a musical style that does not use a tonal center or key. Unlike tonality, which is based on a central pitch or key, atonality emphasizes the absence of a tonal center, leading to a more dissonant and less harmonious sound. This style emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the works of composers such as Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Webern, and Alban Berg.

Atonal music often employs techniques such as the use of all twelve tones of the chromatic scale, serialism, and the avoidance of traditional chord progressions. Composers in this style may use complex rhythms, unusual harmonies, and unconventional melodic structures to create a sense of disorientation and tension.

Atonality is often contrasted with tonality, which is characterized by the use of a central pitch or key, and the resolution of musical phrases to that pitch. While tonality is based on the principles of harmony and the use of chords, atonality emphasizes the absence of these elements, leading to a more experimental and innovative approach to music.

Atonal music has had a significant impact on the development of modern music, influencing a wide range of genres and styles. Its emphasis on dissonance and tension has led to the creation of new musical languages and techniques, and its influence can be heard in a wide range of contemporary music.