Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{atonal}}'

English Word: {{atonal}}

Key Russian Translations:

• атональный (/ɐtɐˈnalʲnɨj/) - [Formal, used in musical contexts]
• бестонный (/bʲɪsˈtonnɨj/) - [Less common, Informal, often in modern discussions]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in music theory and artistic discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level; requires understanding of musical terminology and basic Russian adjectives)

Pronunciation (Russian):

атональный: /ɐtɐˈnalʲnɨj/

Note on атональный: The stress falls on the third syllable, which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized 'л' sound. Pronounce it with a soft 'l' as in "million."

бестонный: /bʲɪsˈtonnɨj/

Note on бестонный: The initial 'б' is soft and unaspirated; avoid over-emphasizing the 'т' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Music Theory Context: Referring to music without a key or tonal center

Translation(s) & Context:

• атональный - Used in formal music discussions, such as analyzing 20th-century compositions.
• бестонный - Applied in informal critiques or modern interpretations, often with a conversational tone.

Usage Examples:

• Эта симфония написана в атональном стиле, что делает её инновационной. (This symphony is written in an atonal style, making it innovative.)

  English: This symphony is written in an atonal style, which makes it innovative.

• Композитор экспериментировал с бестонными мелодиями, чтобы выразить хаос. (The composer experimented with atonal melodies to express chaos.)

  English: The composer experimented with atonal melodies to express chaos.

• В атональной музыке отсутствует традиционная тональность, что привлекает авангардных слушателей. (In atonal music, there is no traditional tonality, which appeals to avant-garde listeners.)

  English: In atonal music, there is no traditional tonality, which appeals to avant-garde listeners.

• Бестонный подход в этой пьесе создаёт ощущение неопределённости. (The atonal approach in this piece creates a sense of uncertainty.)

  English: The atonal approach in this piece creates a sense of uncertainty.

• Многие современные художники предпочитают атональный звук для выражения абстрактных идей. (Many modern artists prefer atonal sound to express abstract ideas.)

  English: Many modern artists prefer atonal sound to express abstract ideas.

Broader Artistic Context: Referring to non-musical elements lacking harmony or structure

Translation(s) & Context:

• атональный - Used metaphorically in art or literature to describe discordant elements.

Usage Examples:

• Его картина имеет атональный колорит, вызывая дисгармонию. (His painting has an atonal color palette, evoking disharmony.)

  English: His painting has an atonal color palette, evoking disharmony.

• В поэзии атональный ритм может подчеркнуть эмоциональный разлад. (In poetry, an atonal rhythm can emphasize emotional discord.)

  English: In poetry, an atonal rhythm can emphasize emotional discord.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "атональный" and "бестонный" are adjectives in Russian, which follow standard adjectival inflection patterns. They change based on gender, number, and case. Here is a table for "атональный" as an example:

For "бестонный," the inflections follow the same pattern as a regular first-conjugation adjective, with no irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • диссонирующий (/dʲɪsɐˈnʲirujʊʂɨj/) - Often used interchangeably in musical contexts, but implies more active dissonance.
  • негармоничный (/nʲɪɡɐrˈmonʲiʧnɨj/) - Similar, but with a broader application to non-musical disharmony.
• Antonyms:
  • тональный (/tɐˈnalʲnɨj/) - Directly opposite, referring to music with a key.
  • гармоничный (/ɡɐrˈmonʲiʧnɨj/) - General term for harmonious or balanced elements.

Related Phrases:

• атональная музыка - Atonal music; commonly used in discussions of modern composition.
• бестонный стиль - Atonal style; refers to artistic approaches lacking traditional structure.
• в атональном ключе - In an atonal key; metaphorical phrase for expressing chaos or innovation in various contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Атональный" is the most precise translation for "atonal" in musical contexts and should be used when discussing formal theory, as in English. "Бестонный" is a looser equivalent, often preferred in informal or creative settings. Be mindful of gender agreement in Russian sentences; for example, pair it with feminine nouns like "музыка" (music). In English-Russian comparisons, note that Russian adjectives inflect, unlike the invariant "atonal." Choose based on context: use "атональный" for technical accuracy and "бестонный" for everyday expression.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "атональный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "атональный музыка" instead of "атональная музыка."
  Correct: "Атональная музыка" – Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.
• Mistake: Confusing it with "тональный" (tonal), leading to incorrect opposites in sentences.
  Correct: Use "атональный" for "atonal" and avoid swapping with antonyms; this can alter the meaning entirely.
• Mistake: Over-pronouncing the stress, e.g., stressing the wrong syllable in speech.
  Correct: Always stress the third syllable in "атональный" to sound natural; practice with native audio.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "atonal" concepts like "атональная музыка" are often linked to the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century, influenced by composers like Stravinsky. This reflects Russia's rich history in experimental art, where atonal elements symbolize rebellion against traditional forms, especially post-Revolution.

Related Concepts:

• диссонанс
• авангард
• модернизм