Off key In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "off key", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-11 04:07

Meaning of Off key

Synonyms:

out of tune , off pitch

Off key phrase

Hyphenated if used before a noun.

Not be singing or playing the correct musical notes to sound pleasant. 

 

This part of the song was supposed to be sung in treble voice, but he sang bass. So, his voice was obviously off key.

Everything was great until the sound of that off-key accompanist was made.

Different from what is usual or normal. 

 

 

It was a bit off key to see her waking up before eight in the morning.

The test is designed to detect off-key cells that are likely to become cancerous.

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Origin of Off key

This phrase is formed based on the meaning of the noun "key".
 

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