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Define the word off-key

"off-key" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

off-key \off-key\ adj. & adv.
   Deviating from the proper pitch; -- of a musical note or
   series of notes; as, an off-key note; to sing off-key.

   Syn: false, sour.
        [WordNet 1.5]

"off-key" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

off-key
     adj : inaccurate in pitch; "a false (or sour) note"; "her singing
           was off key" [syn: false, sour]