microtonality en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English microtonal Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English microtonality From microtonal + -ity.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The use of microtones in composition.
[…] he proved that microtonality and the angular vocal and instrumental lines that typically evoke modernist angst can just as easily create manic comedy.
2007 June 23, Allan Kozinn, “Finding Inspiration in an Unlikely Place”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microtonalities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |