microtonality

English

Etymology

From microtonal +‎ -ity.

Noun

microtonality (countable and uncountable, plural microtonalities)

1. (music) The use of microtones in composition.
   • 2007 June 23, Allan Kozinn, “Finding Inspiration in an Unlikely Place”, in New York Times‎:

     […] he proved that microtonality and the angular vocal and instrumental lines that typically evoke modernist angst can just as easily create manic comedy.

Related terms

• microtonal
• microtonally
• microtone