Key | Definition
Related Terms : Key Signature
Key
Key is a major element in music and when piece of music is based on a certain scale or tone is said to have that key. Therefore, a piece of music written in E Major will usually start and end in that key. Most modern music is written in major keys or minor keys. It is possible to change keys during playing of a piece - when this happens it is said that the key has been modulated.Related Terms : Key Signature
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