in a major key

prepositional phrase

In an unrestrained manner; on a large or expansive scale.

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticIn an unrestrained manner; on a large or expansive scale.
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APA

in a major key. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20major%20key

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“in a major key.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20major%20key. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in a major key,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20major%20key.

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