major key
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major key
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Near the end, the album breaks into a major key.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022
Happy points are awarded for a bouncy rhythm, major key harmony and catchy, singable melodies.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022
Many, if not all of them, are in a bright major key, colorful, buoyant and playful.
From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2021
They live a lot in a major key.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2021
Figure 4.44: The major key for each key signature is shown as a capital letter; the minor key as a small letter.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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