Declaration of love and at the same time the lament of unhappy love.
Character
Christian Schubart’s characterization, from Ideen zu einer Ästhetik der Tonkunst (1806), translated by Rita Steblin:
Declaration of love and at the same time the lament of unhappy love. All languishing, longing, sighing of the love-sick soul lies in this key.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tonic | C |
| Mode | Minor |
| Key signature | 3 flats |
| Relative | E♭ Major |
Related
- E♭ Major — its relative major
- Musical Keys