Word: polytonality
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pol
y
to
nal
i
ty
Definition: The use of multiple keys in the same composition, especially by multiple instruments at the same time
Morphemes:
Affix: poly-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: many
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πολύς
Language: grc
Decoded: polus
Meaning: many, much
Affix: tonality
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tone
Language: en
Decoded: tone
PoS: Noun
Meaning: (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ité
Language: fr
Decoded: -ite
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ty (suffix used to form nouns, often denoting a quality or a property)