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minor key

 

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Noun minor key has 1 sense
  1. minor key, minor mode - a key based on the minor scale
    --1 is a kind of key, tonality

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Minor Key

Definition

A minor key is a musical scale that is based on a minor scale. It is typically used to create compositions with a melancholic or sad mood.

Senses and Usages

1. Musical:

In music theory, a minor key refers to a specific arrangement of pitches within an octave that produce a distinctive mood. It is characterized by a pattern of intervals that differs from the major scale.

Example sentence: "The haunting melody of the song was composed in a minor key."

2. Emotional:

In a broader context, the term minor key can be used metaphorically to describe something with a somber, gloomy, or dark atmosphere.

Example sentence: "The novel's plot was filled with tragedy and despair, portraying the story in a minor key."

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