What is another word for polytonality?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪtənˈalɪti] (IPA) 
Polytonality is a musical technique that involves the use of two or more tonal centers simultaneously. Synonyms for polytonality include "polychromaticism," "multitonality," "microtonality," and "atonal polyphony." Polychromaticism refers to the use of many different colors or tonalities within a piece of music. Multitonality describes the use of more than one tonality at a time. Microtonality is the use of intervals smaller than the traditional Western twelve-tone system. Atonal polyphony is the use of multiple melodies without a tonal center. Whatever the synonym used, polytonality is a musical technique that can add complexity, richness, and depth to a piece of music.
