12-tone Music (Noun)
Meaning
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The composer's use of 12-tone music in the symphony was a deliberate choice to evoke a sense of dissonance and tension.
- 12-tone music, with its strict adherence to a predetermined tone row, can be challenging for listeners to follow.
- Arnold Schoenberg's development of 12-tone music revolutionized the way composers approached melody and harmony.
- The 12-tone music movement of the early 20th century was marked by a sense of experimentation and innovation.
- In his later works, the composer began to incorporate elements of 12-tone music, adding complexity to his already intricate compositions.