Relative keys
Definition
Relative keys are pairs of major and minor keys that share the same key signature. They have a close relationship and evoke similar emotions, but differ in tonality (major or minor).
Related terms
Parallel keys: Two keys that share the same tonic note but have different modes (major or minor).
Key signature: The sharps or flats placed at the beginning of a staff to indicate the key of a piece.
Modulation: The process of changing from one key to another within a piece of music.
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