tonotactic

/tɒnəˈtæktɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or based on the arrangement of sounds of different pitches in a sequence that corresponds to the perception of their loudness and pitch

“The tonotactic organization of the sounds in the song was crucial to its success.”

2. adjective

relating to the arrangement of sounds of different pitches

“The tonotactic sequence in the music was particularly intricate.”

Synonyms

  • loudness-based
  • pitch-based

Antonyms

  • amusical
  • atonal