TWELVE-TONE SYSTEM
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Twelve-Tone System.
Twelve-Tone System - as a noun
A type of serial music introduced by arnold schoenberg; uses a tone row formed by the twelve semitones of the chromatic scale (and inverted or backward versions of the row)
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12-tone music12-tone systemtwelve-tone musicExample Sentences
"The twelve-tone system is a method of musical composition developed by Arnold Schoenberg."
"Many contemporary composers continue to explore the possibilities of the twelve-tone system."
"The twelve-tone system is known for its atonal and dissonant sounds."
"In the twelve-tone system, all twelve notes of the chromatic scale are given equal importance."
"Some composers embrace the principles of the twelve-tone system, while others prefer more traditional tonalities."
