key

/kˈiː/

/ˈki/

Key

chiave

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

chiave

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone

chiave

any wooden or metal part of a piano or similar instruments that make a sound when pressed

tasto

a set of notes based on a particular note that form the tonal basis of a musical passage

sinonimo : tonality

contrari : atonality

legenda

a list of symbols that accompanies a table, map, etc. as a reference for further explanation

key

chiave

essential and highly important

sinonimo : cardinal

Esempio

1. Good communication is key to a successful relationship.

2. The author abstracted key themes from the novel in her literary analysis.

3. The keys are here on the table.

4. The piano keys are black and white.