Ilchenko, Olha2026-04-142026-04-142023Ilchenko, O. Music in the EFL Classroom: A Case of Atonality / Olga M. Ilchenko // Сучасні тенденції фонетичних досліджень : зб. матеріалів VІ Круглого столу з міжнар. участю, [Київ], 21 квітня 2023 р. / КПІ ім. Ігоря Сікорського. – Київ, 2023. – С. 107-110.https://ela.kpi.ua/handle/123456789/80172The present paper aims to draw attention to the phenomenon of musical atonality and its possible use for teaching phonetics in English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom. A brief history of atonal music as part of world culture is followed by discussing Nina Simone’s artistic heritage in light of atonality. We suggest employing teaching methodology similar to the one used by Carolyn Graham. Our positive classroom experience with Nina Simone’s highly emotional musical pieces is supported by current neuroscience research proving the unique aesthetic experience and possible cognitive benefits of atonal music.enEnglish as a Foreign Language (EFL)phoneticsatonal musicemotionNina SimoneArticleС. 107-110