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serialism

serialism noun: music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order of notes of an equal-tempered scale.

Noun

serialism (usually uncountable, plural serialisms)

  1. (usually) Music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order of notes of an equal-tempered scale.
    Synonyms:
    serial music

Synonyms of serialism

Forms of serialism

pluralserialisms

Origin of serialism

From serial + -ism. Calque of the German Reihenmusik.

Questions about serialism

What does serialism mean?
Serialism means music, especially from the 20th century, in which themes are based on a definite order of notes of an equal-tempered scale.
What part of speech is serialism?
Serialism is a noun.
What is the plural of serialism?
The plural of serialism is serialisms.

Words near serialism in the dictionary

  1. serialisations
  2. serialise
  3. serialised
  4. serialises
  5. serialising
  6. serialism
  7. serialisms
  8. serialist
  9. serialistic
  10. serialists
  11. serialities

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