Serialist

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A practitioner or adherent of serialism, an approach to composing which emphasizes the use of a series of notes, especially scales, to achieve coherence.

    "In the last decade or so, this once unabashedly complex serialist, now 68, seems to have allowed a lyrical generosity into his works."

  2. 2
    A serial offender; usually a serial killer, but may also include a serial rapist or serial arsonist depending on the context.
  3. 3
    A writer or creator of serials; someone who creates a work that is published in installments.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or employing serialism. not-comparable

Synonyms

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holist

Example

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"In the last decade or so, this once unabashedly complex serialist, now 68, seems to have allowed a lyrical generosity into his works."

Etymology

From serial + -ist.

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