Meaning of the word atonality in English

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atonality

US /ˌeɪ.toʊˈnæl.ə.ti/
UK /ˌeɪ.təʊˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
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Noun

the absence of tonality or a key in music

Example:
Schoenberg's early works explored the concept of atonality.
The composer experimented with atonality to create a sense of unease.
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