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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.”