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Atonal

usgb/eɪˈtəʊnl/Volume
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Modernist Style

Atonal music often features in modernist movements, breaking classical harmony rules.

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The atonal piece felt both jarring and avant-garde.
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Emotional Impact

Atonal music can evoke unsettled feelings, as it defies usual melodic expectations.

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The atonal soundtrack heightened the film's sense of disorientation.
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No Singable Tune

Atonal compositions lack singable tunes, making them less hummable than tonal music.

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Even after the concert, I couldn't hum a single atonal theme.
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