tonality 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music

Synonyms

key 4
any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music

Antonym

noun

the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system

Derivationally related form

adjective

having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic

Hyponym

noun

a key whose harmony is based on the major scale

noun

a key based on the minor scale

noun

the basic key in which a piece of music is written