Slack-key
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Slack-key is an adjective meaning (music) (of a string instrument or a manner of playing one) Performed with loosened strings, such that all of the strings play in the same key (most often G major).
Meaning
(music) (of a string instrument or a manner of playing one) Performed with loosened strings, such that all of the strings play in the same key (most often G major).
Example Sentences
Spanish-style guitars played in the standard position, though probably in altered tunings slack-key fashion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sciolto, slack, slack-handed, laxed, loose, staffless.
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