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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. Emma Pomeroy:

    What is key here is the intentionality behind the burial. You might bury a body for purely practical reasons, in order to avoid attracting dangerous scavengers and/or to reduce the smell. But when this goes beyond practical elements it is important because that indicates more complex, symbolic and abstract thinking, compassion and care for the dead, and perhaps feelings of mourning and loss.

  2. Theresa Greenfield:

    Health care is number one, whether it's cost or folks getting gouged for prescription drugs, whether it's rural health care or mental health care, that's one of the key things people are talking about -- certainly during Covid that has elevated the conversation.

  3. David Buente:

    One of the key questions for prosecutors is how high up in the company this goes.

  4. Peter Ambler:

    It has gone from the third rail to a main issue that will provide a key contrast to Donald Trump, being first with a proposal like this speaks to Sen. Harris' courage and the degree to which she's speaking to the issue. It's a bold proposal.

  5. Lisa Jones:

    Striking the right balance with controlling technology use and access for children, or monitoring their behavior is something I think we are still figuring out and will probably be an ongoing process for parents, just like deciding how much to control what children choose to wear, who they can hang out with, and where they can go on their own, the key recommendation for parents is to keep communication open.

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