microtonality

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noun

The use of microtones in composition.

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Meanings

nounmicrotonality (countable and uncountable, plural microtonalities)

plural microtonalities

  1. countableuncountableentertainmentThe 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

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
xenharmony

Origin

From microtonal + -ity.

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APA

microtonality. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microtonality

MLA

“microtonality.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microtonality. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “microtonality,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microtonality.

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