Naïve, womanly innocent declaration of love, lament without grumbling; sighs accompanied by few tears; this key speaks of the imminent hope of resolving in the pure happiness of C major.
Character
Christian Schubart’s characterization, from Ideen zu einer Ästhetik der Tonkunst (1806), translated by Rita Steblin:
Naïve, womanly innocent declaration of love, lament without grumbling; sighs accompanied by few tears; this key speaks of the imminent hope of resolving in the pure happiness of C major.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tonic | E |
| Mode | Minor |
| Key signature | 1 sharp |
| Relative | G Major |
Related
- G Major — its relative major
- Musical Keys