polytonality

English

Etymology

poly- +‎ tonality

Noun

polytonality (countable and uncountable, plural polytonalities)

(music) The use of multiple keys in the same composition, especially by multiple instruments at the same time

Synonyms

polyharmony

Related terms

bitonality (using precisely two keys)
polyvalence (use of more than one harmonic function in one key)

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