atonal

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Eventually, the atonal structure becomes the film’s nature.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

For example, dissonant, atonal harmonies convey a sense of unrest.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

He once played a piece for piano, violin and oboe for Milhaud that contained a melody he was ashamed to have written, as 12-point atonal music was in vogue at the time.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Think the often brilliant atonal scores of 1950s horror films or Martin Scorsese’s marvelously devious use of avant-garde classics in “Shutter Island.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023

The girl leans into my ear to shout above the atonal arrhythmic affront to decency that is Ashland Avenue.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan