Minor Key (Noun)
Meaning
A key based on the minor scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pianist began to play a melancholy melody in the minor key, evoking a sense of sorrow in the audience.
- The musician carefully selected the minor key to convey the emotional depth of the song.
- Composers often use the minor key to create a sense of tension or drama in their music.
- The haunting melody was written in a minor key, which added to its eerie and mysterious atmosphere.
- The band's decision to play in a minor key added a layer of complexity and sophistication to their performance.