on key

/ɑn ki/
adjective
  1. Having the correct musical pitch; not sharp or flat.
    • The piano needs tuning because some notes are not on-key.
    • Even though she was nervous, her solo was completely on-key.
    • The choir sounded perfectly on-key during the entire performance.
  2. Appropriate, correct, or in harmony with a situation or standard.
    • The comedian's jokes were on-key for the family-friendly audience.
    • His comments about the project were exactly on-key with what the team needed to hear.
    • Her fashion choices were always on-key for the latest trends.
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