A gloomy key: it tugs at passion as a dog biting a dress.
Character
Christian Schubart’s characterization, from Ideen zu einer Ästhetik der Tonkunst (1806), translated by Rita Steblin:
A gloomy key: it tugs at passion as a dog biting a dress. Resentment and discontent are its language.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tonic | F♯ |
| Mode | Minor |
| Key signature | 3 sharps |
| Relative | A Major |
Related
- A Major — its relative major
- Musical Keys