Triumph over difficulty, free sigh of relief uttered when hurdles are surmounted; echo of a soul which has fiercely struggled and finally conquered lies in all uses of this key.
Character
Christian Schubart’s characterization, from Ideen zu einer Ästhetik der Tonkunst (1806), translated by Rita Steblin:
Triumph over difficulty, free sigh of relief uttered when hurdles are surmounted; echo of a soul which has fiercely struggled and finally conquered lies in all uses of this key.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tonic | F♯ |
| Mode | Major |
| Key signature | 6 sharps |
| Relative | D♯ Minor |
Related
- D♯ Minor — its relative minor
- Musical Keys