serialism
Music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order…Music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order of notes of an equal-tempered scale.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order of notes of an equal-tempered scale.
20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From serial + -ism. Calque of the German Reihenmusik.From serial + -ism. Calque of the German Reihenmusik.
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Forms
plural: serialisms| Singular | serialism |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition:serial music
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable