atonal vs off-key

atonal

adj
  • Not tonal, lacking tones. 

  • Lacking a tonal center or key. 

off-key

adj
  • Not harmonious, or out of accord. 

  • Pitched inaccurately either above or below the correct note. 

adv
  • With inaccurate pitch. 

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