Example Sentences
"A song in the key of C major uses the notes of the C scale."
"The key determines which notes are used in a piece."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of key?
Study Tips
To remember key, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.