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on-key

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. on-key, trueadjective

    in tune; accurate in pitch

    "a true note"

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  1. on-key

    On-key refers to any sound, particularly musical notes, that is in tune or perfectly matches the established key, pitch or tone in a particular musical piece. It is often used to describe the accuracy of vocals or instruments in conforming to the standard or required pitches in a composition. Being "on-key" is crucial for harmony and coherence in music.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of on-key in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of on-key in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of on-key in a Sentence

  1. Rupert Jones:

    I think categorically yes the culture has changed. The first plank is recruitment. Getting that right is key.

  2. Arndt Ellinghorst:

    VW has its back to the wall, Horn's departure is happening at the most inconvenient time, if such a key figure quits, this will inevitably cause more unrest.

  3. Mike Rothschild:

    This is absolutely pro-QAnon, it's the same version of the enlistment oath that Q followers have been filming themselves taking for the last week. And the phrase at the end,' Where we go one, we go all,' is a key catchphrase in the Q mythology.

  4. Opposition Labour lawmaker:

    The fudged document they have produced doesn't engage with any of the key Brexit dilemmas and is highly unlikely to lead to anything but more gridlock in the ongoing talks with the EU.

  5. Howard Sesso:

    Two key reasons underlie this.

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