Dušan Radić
Musical Language
### Musical Language

While lyrical segments and leisurely gaiety can be commonly found in Radić's compositions, other works, as early as his diploma work feature pungent harmonies and [polytonality](/wiki/Polytonality "Polytonality"). His remarkable themes are generally shaped by scherzo\-like and burlesque rhythms, as his works often communicate grotesque and parody. Despite the fact that he challenged tonal clichés by unusual treatment of parallel chords and obstinate figures, Radić did not abandon the tonal line of thought.


Can you give an example of a musical work that challenges tonal clichés?