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polytonality

noun poly·to·nal·i·ty \ˌpä-lē-tō-ˈna-lə-tē\

Definition of POLYTONALITY

:  the simultaneous use of two or more musical keys
poly·ton·al \-ˈtō-nəl\ adjective
poly·ton·al·ly \-nəl-ē\ adverb
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First Known Use of POLYTONALITY

1923

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