Keyed (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Fitted with or secured by a key; "a keyed instrument"; "the locks have not yet been keyed".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The antique piano was a keyed instrument with a beautiful sound and intricate mechanisms.
• The new locks have not yet been keyed to match the existing master key for the building.
• This keyed guitar has a unique tuning system that requires a special key to adjust the strings.
• The keyed wheel on the old clock required a specific key to wind it up every week.
• The company's keyed security system ensured that only authorized personnel could access the restricted areas.

Antonyms

• Keyless

Meaning ²

Set to a key or tone.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The violinist's instrument was keyed to produce a brighter sound.
• The singer's voice was keyed to the high notes of the song.
• All the musical instruments were keyed to the same pitch.
• The guitar was keyed to an open D tuning for the folk song.
• The piano was keyed to a slightly different pitch than standard concert pitch.