polytonality

/ˈpɑliˈtoʊˌnælədi/
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Other forms: polytonalities

Definitions of polytonality
  1. noun
    music that uses two or more different keys at the same time
    synonyms: polytonalism
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    type of:
    music
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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