F minor
A-flat's relative key
F minor is a musical key based on the note F, using a scale with four flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
The key has a reputation for darkness and intensity, appearing in passionate or turbulent works: Beethoven's "Appassionata" sonata, Chopin's ballade and fantasy.
The symphony's slow movement is in F minor.
- somberGravely serious in mood
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- classical musicWestern orchestral tradition
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- hauntingDisturbingly unforgettable
brooding · poignant · melancholic · violin · evocative · mysterious · organ · cello · dominant · introspective · dramatic · reflective · clarinet · key signature · flute · chord progression · tempestuous · guitar