"slack-key" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From a translation of the Hawaiian kī hōʻalu (“loosen the [tuning] key”). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|haw|kī hōʻalu||loosen the 􂀿tuning􂁀 key|notext=1}} Hawaiian kī hōʻalu (“loosen the [tuning] key”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} slack-key (not comparable)
  1. (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). Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: slack key
    Sense id: en-slack-key-en-adj-uGj3~2hB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Alternative forms

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