monitone

Monitone is a musical term that refers to a melody or a piece of music that is sung or played in a single tone, without any variation in pitch. This technique is often used in various musical genres and styles, including classical, jazz, and contemporary music. In classical music, monitone can be found in works by composers such as Igor Stravinsky and John Cage, who explored the limits of musical expression through minimalism and repetition. In jazz, monitone is sometimes employed in improvisation to create a sense of stillness or to emphasize a particular note or chord. In contemporary music, monitone can be used to create a sense of tension or to evoke a particular emotional response. The term "monitone" is derived from the Greek words "mono," meaning single, and "tone," referring to a musical pitch.