atonic

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to feel or show emotion; emotionally flat.

• adjective

  Lacking a musical pulse or rhythm.

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Rhymes

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tonic , onic , monic

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Variants

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atonic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'atonos' meaning 'unmoved, unmusical'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'atonic' was first used in music theory in the late 19th century.

2. In literature, the term 'atonic' was popularized by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anhedonia: A psychological condition characterized by the inability to feel pleasure.

2. Apathy: A lack of emotion or interest.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'atonic' has been used to describe characters who are emotionally flat and unresponsive. In music, an atonic chord is one that does not resolve to the expected chord.

How to Memorize "atonic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is emotionally unresponsive and lacks the ability to feel or express emotion. Visualize a musical composition that lacks a clear rhythm or pulse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'atonic' with a person who is emotionally flat or a musical composition that lacks a clear rhythm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-Tonic' to remember the meaning: 'At' for 'at'onic, 'T' for 'tonic' in music, and 'ic' for 'emotically inactive' or 'unmusical'.

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