parallel key
ˈpærəˌlɛl ki
Definition

Definition of parallel key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
musicTECH.key with the same tonic as another keyTECH.
  • The piece modulates from C major to its parallel key, C minor.
tonic key
2.
mechanical engineeringTECH.rectangular piece of metal connecting a rotating machine element to a shaftTECH.
  • A parallel key was installed to secure the gear on the shaft.
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Images of parallel key

  • parallel key: rectangular piece of metal connecting a rotating machine element to a shaft
    rectangular piece of metal connecting a rotating machine element to a shaft

Expressions with parallel

without paralleladj.
unmatched in quality or excellence
Her talent is without parallel in the music industry.
draw a parallelv.
compare two things to show similarities
The teacher drew a parallel between the two historical events.
have no parallelv.
be unmatched or unique in a specific context
Her talent has no parallel in the industry.
parallel-parkv.
park a car parallel to the road
She learned to parallel-park during her driving lessons.
in paralleladv.
happening at the same time
The two events occurred in parallel.
parallel parkingn.
parking a vehicle parallel to the road between two cars
He struggled with parallel parking during his driving test..

Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show..
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
out of keyadj.
not in harmony with the musical key
The singer was out of key during the performance.
hold the keyv.
be essential for achieving something
His support holds the key to our success.
key for successn.
crucial element enabling achievement
Education is a key for success in life.
key in handadj.
ready for immediate use or operation
The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

Terms related to parallel key

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
cadencechordharmonyintervalmelodymodulationpitchscaleconnectorelementgearmachine

Examples of parallel key in a sentence

  • In the symphony, D major shifts to its parallel key, D minor.
  • The engineer checked the parallel key for wear.
  • Without the parallel key, the machine wouldn't function properly.

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  1. French:tonalité parallèle, clé de liaison, ...
  2. German:Paralleltonart, Passfeder, ...
  3. Italian:tonalità parallela, chiave parallela, ...
  4. Spanish:tonalidad paralela, llave paralela, ...
  5. Portuguese:tonalidade paralela, chaveta paralela, ...
  6. Chinese:平行调, 平键, ...
  7. Japanese:平行調, 平行キー, ...
  8. Arabic:مقام موازي, مِفْتَاح مُتَوَازٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ מַקְבִּיל, מַפְתֵּחַ מַקְבִּילִי, ...
  10. Russian:параллельная тональность, параллельный шпонка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:паралельна тональність, шпонка, ...
  12. Hindi:समानांतर कुंजी, पैरेलल की, ...
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