twelve-tone: Meaning and Definition of

twelve-tone

Pronunciation: (twelv'tōn'), [key]
— adj. Music.
  1. based on or incorporating the twelve-tone technique: twelve-tone music.
  2. using or advocating the twelve-tone technique: a twelve-tone composer.
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