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A minor

American

[ay mahy-ner] / ˈeɪ ˈmaɪ nər /

noun

Music. the key that has A as the tonic or first note of its scale and is represented by a key signature having no sharps or flats.

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A minor

A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026

A minor infelicity is the distractingly busy set by David Gallo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026

A minor misstep or bout of ill-preparation comes with dire consequences, from the slightest of ankle sprains to bygone absent frostbitten fingers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

"Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A minor."

From BBC ● May 6, 2024

A minor godling spotted us from a balcony and ducked inside, closing his shutters.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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