Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

atonalist

noun

/ˌeɪtəʊˈnælɪst/

Definition

Atonalist refers to a composer or musician who creates or adheres to atonal music, which is music that lacks a tonal center or key.

Examples

The atonalist experimented with unique harmonic structures that defy traditional music theory.
Many atonalists believe that moving away from tonality opens new possibilities in music composition.

Meaning

Atonalists focus on creating music without any established scales or tonal relationships, resulting in compositions that may sound dissonant or unconventional.