slack key

A form of slack-key — (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).

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Meanings

adjectiveslack key (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative spelling of slack-key.
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