POLYTONALITY

polytonality, polytonalism

(noun) music that uses two or more different keys at the same time

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

polytonality (countable and uncountable, plural polytonalities)

(music) The use of multiple keys in the same composition, especially by multiple instruments at the same time

Synonyms

• polyharmony

Source: Wiktionary



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