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Molltonart

German → American English

American English

minor key

musikalische Tonart mit Mollcharakter, also eine Tonart im minor mode

Das Stück steht in Molltonart und klingt dadurch etwas melancholisch.

Use Molltonart when talking about music theory or a piece written in a minor key. In everyday speech, speakers often just say Moll or in Moll.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Molltonart mean in English?
It means minor key.
Is Molltonart the same as Moll?
Not exactly. Moll is the shorter, more common term, while Molltonart is the more explicit music-theory term for minor key.
How do you say “in Molltonart” in English?
You can say “in a minor key” or simply “in minor.”