Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for key signature
key signature
noun
, Music.
- (in notation) the group of sharps or flats placed after the clef to indicate the tonality of the music following.
key signature
noun
- music a group of sharps or flats appearing at the beginning of each stave line to indicate the key in which a piece, section, etc, is to be performed
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of key signature1
First recorded in 1870–75
Discover More
Example Sentences
Key-signature; how determine whether a major or minor key.24, 25.
From Project Gutenberg
Key shown by key signature placed at the beginning of each staff.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse