Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dodecaphonism

noun

/ˌdoʊˈdɛkəˌfoʊnɪzəm/

Definition

A system of musical composition that uses twelve tones equally, avoiding the use of tonal center.

Examples

The composer was well-known for his use of dodecaphonism in the creation of avant-garde music.
Many modern composers have experimented with dodecaphonism to explore new musical landscapes.

Meaning

Dodecaphonism refers to a method of music composition based on a twelve-tone technique developed by Arnold Schoenberg, which treats all twelve pitches of the chromatic scale as equal, providing an alternative to traditional tonal music.