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Key , key1 / kē/ • n. (pl. keys ) 1. a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, and that is inserted into a lo… Tierce De Picardie , tierce de Picardie (Fr.). Picardy third. Term applied to major 3rd used at end of a comp. which is otherwise in a minor key, thus converting expected… Major , ma·jor / ˈmājər/ • adj. 1. important, serious, or significant: the use of drugs is a major problem. ∎ greater or more important; main: he got the maj… Modulation (music) , mod·u·late / ˈmäjəˌlāt/ • v. [tr.] exert a modifying or controlling influence on: the state attempts to modulate private business's cash flow. ∎ vary… Ellen Key , Key, Ellen (1849–1926)
Key, Ellen (1849–1926)
Swedish teacher, writer, lecturer, and feminist. Born Ellen Carolina Sophia Key on December 11, 1849, a… Alicia Keys , Keys, Alicia 1981–
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