Also means
tonality
Usage Note
Tonart names the musical key, such as C-Dur (C major) or a-Moll (A minor). Do not confuse it with Tonlage (register/pitch range) or Tonleiter (scale).
Examples
"Das Stück steht in der Tonart D-Dur."
Natural Translation
The piece is in the key of D major.
Literal Translation
The piece stands in the key D-major.
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