in a minor key

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Prepositional phrase

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in a minor key

  1. (idiomatic) In a restrained manner; on a small or limited scale.

Usage notes

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  • Although it is not comparable, minor key can be qualified using in a decidedly minor key, in more of a minor key, etc.
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