NYT Dictionary
ATONALITY
/ˈeɪtoʊnælɪtiː/NounA-to-nal-i-tya-to-nal-i-ty · 5 syllablesGrade 11
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A style of music that is written without a key.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From atonal + -ity or a- + tonality.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: