key up
Example Sentences
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Did you move the key up a perfect fourth?
From Literature
In transposing down to the key of D major, you need to raise the A natural in the key up a half step, to A sharp.
From Literature
Lee County School District is starting a three-week “Key Up for Kindergarten” program.
From Washington Times
It was George who had the idea of stationing Stuart inside the piano to push the key up the second it was played.
From Literature
“I couldn’t key up” on the radio, Deputy Brian Hayes said, describing his attempts to call paramedics to help the injured.
From New York Times
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