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Topic: Music

atonal

IPA: //eɪˈtoʊnəl//

KK: /ˈeɪtəʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing music that does not have a central note or key, and does not follow traditional rules of tonality.

Example: The composer is known for his atonal works that challenge conventional music structures.

atonalism

IPA: /əˈtoʊnəlɪzəm/

KK: /əˈtoʊnəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style of music that does not have a key or tonal center, meaning it does not follow traditional rules of harmony and melody.

Example: Many modern composers explore atonalism to create unique soundscapes.

atonalist

IPA: /əˈtoʊnəlɪst/

KK: /əˈtoʊnəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates music that does not follow traditional tonal rules, often using dissonance and unconventional structures.

Example: The atonalist experimented with new sounds and forms in his latest composition.

atonality

IPA: /əˈtoʊnəlɪti/

KK: /əˈtoʊnəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A style of music that does not have a main note or key, making it sound different from traditional music that is based on specific scales and harmonies.

Example: The composer experimented with atonality to create a unique sound that challenged conventional music norms.

atonally

IPA: /əˈtoʊnəli/

KK: /əˈtoʊnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not follow traditional musical tones or keys, often used in music that lacks a clear tonal center.

Example: The composer wrote the piece atonally, creating a unique and dissonant sound.

aubade

IPA: /ɔːˈbeɪd/

KK: /ɔːˈbɑːd/

noun

Definition: A type of poem or song that expresses feelings about lovers saying goodbye at dawn or celebrates the arrival of morning.

Example: The poet wrote an aubade to capture the bittersweet moment of their farewell at sunrise.

auding

IPA: /ˈɔːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɔːdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of hearing and understanding spoken language.

Example: Auding is an important skill for effective communication.

audio

IPA: /ˈɔːdi.oʊ/

KK: /ˈɔːdioʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sound or its reproduction, especially in a way that is clear and high-quality.

Example: The audio quality of the concert recording was excellent.

noun

Definition: A sound that can be heard, often related to music, speech, or other noises.

Example: I adjusted the audio settings on my computer to improve the sound quality.

audiocassette

IPA: /ˈɔːdiəʊkəˌsɛt/

KK: /ˈɔːdiəʊkæˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: A small container that holds a tape used for recording or playing sound.

Example: I found an old audiocassette of my favorite music from the 90s.

audiophile

IPA: /ˈɔːdiəfaɪl/

KK: /ˈɔːdiəfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A person who is very passionate about high-quality sound and music reproduction.

Example: As an audiophile, he spends a lot of time and money on the best sound equipment.

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