What is another word for microtonality?

Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊtə͡ʊnˈalɪti] (IPA)

Microtonality is the term used to describe the musical practice of using intervals smaller than the standard Western semitone. However, there are several synonyms for the term, each with its unique nuances. One synonym is xenharmony, which emphasizes the use of non-Western tuning systems, such as Turkish Maqam and Indian raga. Another synonym is microintervals, which emphasizes the mathematical measurement of the smaller intervals. Other synonyms include microchromaticism, microtonism, and ultrachromaticism, each emphasizing different aspects of the practice. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the specific context of the music and the perspective of the composer or performer.

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What are the hypernyms for Microtonality?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    musical composition, musical tuning, musical technique, interval tuning, micro-interval tuning, performance technique.

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