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The Frederick Keys are a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team located in Frederick, Maryland. They are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and
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Home of the Frederick Keys High-A Minor League Baseball team
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, located in Frederick, Maryland, is the home of the Frederick Keys, a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
Nymeo_Field_at_Harry_Grove_Stadium
Baseball team in Frederick, Maryland, US
at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, sharing the ballpark with the Frederick Keys. Following the 2023 season, the team has been on hiatus. The team's
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Baltimore Orioles Norfolk Tides Chesapeake Baysox Delmarva Shorebirds Frederick Keys The Baltimore Orioles farm system consists of seven Minor League Baseball
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Dominican baseball player and coach (born 1977)
November 14, 2025. Baylow, Gus (April 15, 2025). "Keys Announce 2025 Coaching Staff". Frederick Keys. MLB Draft League. Retrieved April 15, 2025. Career
Tony_Diaz
American baseball player (born 1990)
all-star game. After the all-star game, Yastrzemski was promoted to the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League, where he batted .312 in 93 at-bats. He
Mike_Yastrzemski
Minor league baseball team
Orioles’ Double-A affiliate, and the Frederick Keys of the MLB Draft League. In August 2025, it was announced that the Keys would replace the IronBirds as the
Aberdeen_IronBirds
American baseball player (born 2000)
Buckeyes. He additionally played collegiate summer baseball for the Frederick Keys and Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League. The Houston Astros
Zach_Dezenzo
Minor league baseball team
Baseball Limited Partnership (which owned the Suns and also the Advanced-A Frederick Keys) got into the running to put one of the new franchises in central Maryland
Chesapeake_Baysox
American sports league in Minor League Baseball
2025, it was announced that the Frederick Keys and Aberdeen IronBirds would swap leagues starting in 2026, with the Keys joining the SAL and the IronBirds
South_Atlantic_League
American baseball player and coach (born 1968)
coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016. He was the manager of the Frederick Keys of the MLB Draft League in 2021. In 2022 he was the Organization Hitting
Derrick_May_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 2004)
and hit .288 with two home runs and 14 RBI. Aloy was assigned to the Frederick Keys to open the 2026 season. Aloy's father, Jamie, played college baseball
Wehiwa_Aloy
American baseball player (born 1995)
split the 2018 campaign between the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds and High-A Frederick Keys. In 63 games split between the two affiliates, he batted .315/.395/
J._C._Escarra
American lawyer and poet (1779–1843)
Scott Key Mall in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. The Frederick Keys minor league baseball team – a Baltimore affiliate – is named after Key. The
Francis_Scott_Key
Ugandan baseball player (born 2003)
attention on social media, which led him to playing a season with the Frederick Keys. Kasumba was born on September 2, 2003, in Gayaza. His father was a
Dennis_Kasumba
Sports ownership and management company
the Chesapeake Baysox of the Double-A baseball Eastern League and the Frederick Keys, which were a Collegiate summer baseball team at the time in the MLB
Attain Sports and Entertainment
Attain_Sports_and_Entertainment
American baseball player (born 1998)
across 132 innings pitched. In 2019, Hanifee played for the High–A Frederick Keys, making 24 appearances and registering a 9–10 record and 4.60 ERA with
Brenan_Hanifee
American baseball player and coach (born 1986)
the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds, Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, High-A Frederick Keys, and Double-A Bowie Baysox; in 34 appearances for the four affiliates
Buck_Britton
American baseball player (born 1992)
the week for Frederick Keys". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved July 24, 2015. Meoli, Jon (June 6, 2015). "Orioles minor league report: Keys' Trey Mancini
Trey_Mancini
American baseball player (born 1995)
and 18 RBI in 45 minor league games. The Orioles promoted Heim to the Frederick Keys for the 2016 season, where he was named a Carolina League All-Star.
Jonah_Heim
City in Maryland, United States
streets of Frederick were adorned with 30 life-size fiberglass keys as part of a major public art project entitled "The Keys to Frederick". In October
Frederick,_Maryland
American baseball player (born 1992)
Game on June 21, 2011. After the game, he was promoted to the High-A Frederick Keys. He was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game. The Orioles
Manny_Machado
American baseball player (born 1969)
of the New York–Penn League in 1989. In 1990 he joined the class A Frederick Keys of the Carolina League. In 1992 he played for the Columbus Red Stixx
Pete_Rose_Jr.
Minor League Baseball league
the "Low-A East" for the 2021 season. In the realignment process, the Frederick Keys were demoted out of professional baseball into the hybrid amateur/professional
Carolina_League
American baseball player (born 1995)
and 13 stolen bases. McCoy split the 2019 season between the High-A Frederick Keys and Double-A Bowie Baysox. In 132 games, he hit a combined .290/.345/
Mason_McCoy
Dominican baseball player (born 1993)
All Star, and Baseball America Low Single–A All Star) and the High–A Frederick Keys, hitting a combined .345/.404/.570 with 20 home runs, 78 runs, and 77
Yermín_Mercedes
American chemist
Frederick George Keyes (June 24, 1885 – April 14, 1976) was an American physical chemist. Keyes was most notable for inventing a method to sterilize milk
Frederick_G._Keyes
made his professional debut in 2026 with the High-A Frederick Keys. Over eight starts with Frederick, Dzierwa had a 5–1 record with a 2.21 ERA before he
Baltimore Orioles minor league players
Baltimore_Orioles_minor_league_players
American baseball player (born 1990)
High-A Frederick Keys, batting a combined .251 with one home run and 37 RBI in 90 total games between the two teams. In 2015, Wynns played for Frederick and
Austin_Wynns
American baseball player (born 1986)
batted in in 63 games. In 2009, the Orioles assigned Joseph to the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League. Joseph played for the Bowie Baysox of
Caleb_Joseph
Third-highest level of competition in Minor League Baseball
Cubs Timber Rattlers AquaSox Indians Dust Devils Canadians Emeralds Hops Keys Tourists Hot Rods Cyclones Grasshoppers Drive Spartanburgers Renegades BlueClaws
High-A
American baseball player (born 1994)
High-A Frederick Keys where he batted .255/.282/.311 with one home run, 28 RBI, and 30 stolen bases in 104 games. In 2016, he returned to Frederick, where
Josh_Hart_(baseball)
Cuban baseball player (born 1996)
and 45 RBI. He split the 2019 season between the Aberdeen IronBirds, Frederick Keys, and Bowie, hitting a combined .265/.341/.464 with 11 home runs and
Yusniel_Díaz
American baseball player (born 1995)
the 2017 season with the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League. On May 26, 2017, he became the first player in Frederick history to hit three home
Austin_Hays
Collegiate summer baseball league
Entertainment, the owners of the Frederick Keys and numerous Baltimore Orioles minor league affiliates, would move the current Keys team to High-A, while the
MLB_Draft_League
American baseball player (born 1995)
2016 there, posting a 1.04 ERA in 26 innings. He spent 2017 with the Frederick Keys where he pitched to a 7–8 record and 4.14 ERA in 21 starts, and he spent
Keegan_Akin
American barnstorming pilots and military pilots
Tom Stuart. Fred Key ran the Key Brothers Flying Service at Key Field until his death in 1971. The cutoff valve developed for the Keys by A.D. Hunter was
The_Flying_Keys
American baseball pitcher (1979–2003)
Atlantic League in 1999, and for the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League in 2000. In 2001, he pitched for Frederick, and was named a Carolina League
Steve_Bechler
American baseball player (born 1998)
and a 1.17 WHIP in 22 games (twenty starts). Hall spent 2019 with the Frederick Keys, pitching to a 4–5 record with a 3.46 ERA over 19 games (17 starts)
DL_Hall
American baseball player and manager (born 1974)
Florida. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2022. "Keys Announce 2025 Coaching Staff". Frederick Keys. Retrieved April 15, 2025. "IronBirds Announce Preston
Preston_Wilson
Sports stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland
racers on the east coast. In August 2025, it was announced that the Frederick Keys would replace the IronBirds as the Baltimore Orioles' High-A affiliate
Ripken_Stadium
American baseball player (born 1997)
.745 OPS in 115 games. In 2017, Mountcastle spent time between the Frederick Keys and the Bowie Baysox, batting a combined .287 along with a career high
Ryan_Mountcastle
American baseball player (born 1968)
improved as he played for the Frederick Keys, Hagerstown Suns and Rochester Red Wings at different times. In 136 at-bats with the Keys, he hit .301 with nine
Paul_Carey_(baseball)
American baseball player (1987–2025)
non-roster player in 2009. In June 2009, he was promoted from the High-A Frederick Keys to the Double-A Bowie Baysox. He struck out 10 batters in his first
Brian_Matusz
American baseball player (born 1986)
under duress. He made 20 starts for the Keys, going 6–5 in the process. Additionally, Arrieta served as the Keys' opening day starter, received both Mid-Season
Jake_Arrieta
American baseball player (born 1991)
started 2013 with the Delmarva Shorebirds. In May he was promoted to the Frederick Keys. In July he played in the All-Star Futures Game. After the game he was
Christian_Walker
Sports season
to the Southern Division. Frederick Lynchburg Prince William Wilmington Durham Kinston Salem Winston-Salem The Frederick Keys finished with the best record
1993_Carolina_League_season
American baseball player (born 1994)
pitched in the Arizona Fall League. Scott spent 2016 with both the Frederick Keys and the Bowie Baysox, where he went 5-4 with a 4.76 ERA in 43 relief
Tanner_Scott
American baseball player (1974–2023)
Advanced-A Frederick Keys. He returned to the Delmarva Shorebirds for four seasons, from 2014 to 2017, before becoming the Frederick Keys manager again
Ryan_Minor
American baseball player (born 1994)
19 games. Cleavinger spent 2016 with the Delmarva Shorebirds and the Frederick Keys, going a combined 7–3 with a 3.07 ERA in a career-high 76+1⁄3 innings
Garrett_Cleavinger
American baseball player (born 1997)
runs and 42 RBIs in 126 games. McKenna began the 2018 season with the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League, and earned a midseason promotion to the
Ryan_McKenna_(baseball)
Sports season
schedule, with two teams from each division competing in the playoffs. The Frederick Keys won the Carolina League championship, defeating the Kinston Indians
2005_Carolina_League_season
Sports season
the winners of each half of the season competing in the playoffs. The Frederick Keys won the Carolina League championship, defeating the Kinston Indians
1990_Carolina_League_season
Sports season
the playoffs. The Hagerstown Suns relocated to Frederick, Maryland and were renamed the Frederick Keys. The club remained affiliated with the Baltimore
1989_Carolina_League_season
American baseball player (born 1976)
the farm system and moved to second base. Starting in High-A with the Frederick Keys, he hit .302 in 80 games. He was promoted to the AA Bowie Baysox, where
Jerry_Hairston_Jr.
American baseball player (born 1979)
know how to play outfield." Instead, he joined the Class A-Advanced Frederick Keys for the start of the season as a catcher. Shortly after participating
Jayson_Werth
American baseball player (born 1992)
09 ERA in 12 starts. He spent 2014 with the Delmarva Shorebirds and Frederick Keys, compiling a combined 11–8 record and 2.77 ERA in 25 games (24 starts)
Steven_Brault
Dominican baseball player (born 1981)
August 6, serving time with the Gulf Coast League Orioles, Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys, and Norfolk Tides. The Orioles activated him from the 60-day disabled
Wilson_Betemit
Sports season
schedule, with two teams from each division competing in the playoffs. The Frederick Keys won the Carolina League championship, defeating the Kinston Indians
2011_Carolina_League_season
Sports season
Carolina League championship, defeating the Frederick Keys in the final round of the playoffs. Frederick Lynchburg Potomac Wilmington Kinston Myrtle Beach
2006_Carolina_League_season
Sports season
schedule, with two teams from each division competing in the playoffs. The Frederick Keys won the Carolina League championship, defeating the Salem Avalanche
2007_Carolina_League_season
American baseball player (born 1995)
Muckenhirn made 44 relief appearances split between Delmarva, the High-A Frederick Keys, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox, recording a cumulative 3.64 ERA with
Zach_Muckenhirn
Baseball park in Salem, Virginia
crowd of 6,421 with the newly-renamed Salem Avalanche defeating the Frederick Keys, 3–2 in 15 innings. The venue hosted the 2003 and 2004 Atlantic Coast
Salem_Memorial_Ballpark
American baseball player (born 1987)
Shorebirds and High-A Frederick Keys, hitting a combined .278 with eight home runs, 58 RBI and 29 stolen bases. He played for the Keys and Double-A Bowie
Joe_Mahoney
Minor league baseball team
2–0 in semifinals; lost to Frederick 3–2 in championship. 2006 season: Defeated Salem 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Frederick 3–0 to win league championship
Kinston_Indians
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1993)
start of the 2013 season. Rodríguez started the 2013 season with the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League, where he had a 2.85 ERA in 14 games started
Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher)
Eduardo_Rodríguez_(left-handed_pitcher)
American baseball player (born 2003)
at-bats in regular-season play is also four. He was assigned to the Frederick Keys to start the 2026 season. Honeycutt's father, Bob, also played baseball
Vance_Honeycutt
Canadian baseball player and coach (born 1977)
four seasons of affiliated ball, reaching the High-A level with the Frederick Keys and the Delmarva Shorebords of the South Atlantic League. Following
Patrick_Scalabrini
American baseball player (born 1996)
Pirates acquire Yefry Ramírez. He was subsequently assigned to the High-A Frederick Keys, where he spent the remainder of the year, hitting .233/.279/.344 with
Patrick_Dorrian_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1982)
surgery. McCrory began the 2007 season for the Single-A Frederick Keys. As the closer for the Keys, he notched 14 saves in 22 games and also had a 1.23 ERA
Bob_McCrory
American baseball player (born 1983)
IronBirds and Frederick Keys, and was a New York–Penn League All-Star for the IronBirds. He continued to play with the Frederick Keys for the 2006 season
Nolan_Reimold
American baseball player (born 1995)
and a .854 on-base plus slugging (OPS). In 2015, Sisco played for the Frederick Keys and the Bowie Baysox where he batted a combined .297 with six home runs
Chance_Sisco
American baseball player and coach (born 1964)
the Frederick Keys as their pitching instructor. He was the pitching coach for the 2009 Delmarva Shorebirds before returning to the Frederick Keys for
Blaine_Beatty
Baseball player
League and the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League in 2012, batting a combined .253 with 37 stolen bases. Returning to Frederick in 2013, Davis
Glynn_Davis
American baseball player (born 1993)
Stewart spent the 2016 season with both the Delmarva Shorebirds and the Frederick Keys, where he batted a combined .254 with ten home runs and 55 RBIs between
DJ_Stewart
American baseball player (born 1987)
games, 24 of them starts. He played all of the 2010 season with High-A Frederick, going 6–6 with a 4.36 ERA over 24 games. He also played in the Arizona
Oliver_Drake_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1993)
2015. He threw a no-hitter for Delmarva in July. He pitched for the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League in 2016, before receiving a midseason
John_Means_(baseball)
American baseball player & coach (born 1990)
Viele began his coaching career in 2015, as an assistant coach for the Frederick Keys in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He returned to Santa Clara University
Justin_Viele
Baseball player
managers, coaches and staff". Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Frederick Keys (January 7, 2010). "Keys 2010 Field Staff Named". "Digest: Orioles minor league
Orlando_Gómez
American baseball player (born 1947)
spent just one season at Birmingham then was hired as manager of the Frederick Keys 49 games into the 2008 campaign on May 26, replacing Tommy Thompson
Richie_Hebner
American baseball player (born 1993)
pitched to a 3.86 earned run average (ERA). He had a 3.69 ERA for the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League in 2013. In 2014, he pitched for the Bowie
Zach_Davies
American baseball player (born 1976)
rise included stops with the rookie-level Bluefield Orioles, High-A Frederick Keys, Double-A Bowie Baysox, and Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. Fussell made
Chris_Fussell
Dominican baseball player (born 1991)
did not make the club out of spring and was assigned to the High-A Frederick Keys. He was named a Carolina League all-star in 2016, and batted .304/.359/
Aderlin_Rodríguez
American baseball player (born 2003)
with one home run. To begin the 2026 season, Irish was assigned to the Frederick Keys of the High-A South Atlantic League. His uncle, Jake Boss, is the coach
Ike_Irish
American baseball player (born 1993)
he pitched to a 2–1 record and 3.24 ERA. He started 2015 with the Frederick Keys and was promoted to Bowie Baysox during the season. In 28 games (27
David_Hess_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1979)
Orioles' organization at the time. He had similar success with the Frederick Keys of the Carolina League and the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern
Matt_Riley
Zaire-born American minor league baseball player
South Atlantic League and the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League in 1999. In 2000, while playing for Frederick, Ndungidi was selected to appear
Ntema_Ndungidi
American baseball player (born 1991)
with a 5.86 ERA in seven starts. He began the 2014 season with the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League, and was named their Opening Day starting
Branden_Kline
American baseball player (born 1995)
Single-A South Atlantic League. He received a promotion in May to the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League. He combined to go 7–6 with a 2.98 ERA
Mike_Baumann
American baseball player (born 1988)
the 2011 season between the Single–A Delmarva Shorebirds and High–A Frederick Keys. In 33 appearances for the two affiliates, he accumulated a 2.87 ERA
Jason_Gurka
Dominican baseball player (born 1986)
High–A Frederick Keys of the Carolina League; however, he spent some of the season with the Double–A Bowie Baysox of the Eastern League. With the Keys, he
Pedro_Florimón
American baseball player (born 1965)
2023). "Former Major League Catcher Rene Rivera Will Lead Keys in 2023". Frederick Keys. MLB Draft League. Retrieved February 21, 2023. Byrd, Alan (May
Joe_Oliver_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1992)
in 20 appearances. In 2015, he split the season between the High-A Frederick Keys and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, accumulating a 4–4 record and
Stefan_Crichton
American baseball player (born 1987)
South Atlantic League and in 2009, he hit .288 in 59 games for the Frederick Keys of the Carolina League. Adams was promoted to the AA Eastern League
Ryan_Adams_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1986)
Class A affiliate the Frederick Keys. He gained a midseason promotion to the Double-A Bowie Baysox. In 130 games for the Keys and Baysox, hit a combined
Matt_Wieters
Minor league baseball team
Maryland Baseball Limited Partnership, owners of the Bowie Baysox and Frederick Keys, set the concept in motion. By Autumn 1995 Maryland Baseball purchased
Delmarva_Shorebirds
American baseball player (born 1996)
Atlantic League and was their Opening Day starter. He was promoted to the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League after posting a 3-0 record with a 0.68
Blaine_Knight
American-Israeli baseball player (born 1994)
before he was traded, he was 0–1 with a 4.40 ERA, and pitching for the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League after the trade he was 3–2 with a 5.57
Alex_Katz_(baseball)
Baseball player
Orioles in 2005. That season, he played with their Class-A Advanced Frederick Keys and Double-A Bowie Baysox. In 2007, Torres played for the Vaqueros Laguna
Melqui_Torres
FREDERICK KEYS
FREDERICK KEYS
Male
German
Variant spelling of Old High German Friedrich, FRIEDERIC means "peaceful ruler."
Male
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Latin Fredericus, FREDERICO means "peaceful ruler."
Female
English
Feminine form of Latin Fredericus, FREDERICA means "peaceful ruler." In use by the English and Portuguese.
Male
German
Contracted form of Old High German Friedrich, FRIDERIC means "peaceful ruler."
Girl/Female
Australian, Dutch, French, German
Peaceful Ruler; Female Version of Frederic; From the Old German Name Frithuric
Female
Italian
Italian feminine form of Italian/Spanish Federico, FEDERICA means "peaceful ruler."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Frederick, FREDRIC means "peaceful ruler."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Frederick, FREDRICK means "peaceful ruler."
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Frederick, FREDRIK means "peaceful ruler." Compare with another form of Fredrik.
Male
Italian
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Fredericus, FEDERICO means "peaceful ruler."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Frederick.
Male
Finnish
Finnish form of German Fridric, FREDRIIK means "peaceful ruler."Â
Male
English
Form of Roderick
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Fredericks.Variant of Dutch Fredriks, a patronymic from the personal name Fredrick.
Male
Swedish
 Swedish and Norwegian form of German Fridric, FREDRIK means "peaceful ruler." Compare with another form of Fredrik.
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, English, German, Indian, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian, Scottish
From the Broad Ridge; Renowned Ruler; Surname; Brother; Form of Roderick
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Swiss
Italian Form of Frederick; Peaceful Ruler; Spanish Form of Frederick Peaceful Ruler
Male
Polish
Polish form of German Frideric, FRIDERICH means "peaceful ruler."
Boy/Male
Welsh
Son of Roderick.
Male
Slovene
Slovene form of German Frideric, FRIDERIK means "peaceful ruler."
FREDERICK KEYS
FREDERICK KEYS
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Hindu, Indian
Positive
Male
Russian
(Russian ЛаÌзарь, Serbian: Лазар): Russian and Serbian form of Latin Lazarus, LAZAR means "my God has helped."
Female
African
God is my leader.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Prithee | பà¯à®°à®¿à®¤à¯€, பà¯à®°à®¿à®¤à¯€Â
Love, Satisfaction
Boy/Male
Hindu
Crown, Wealth, Bosom friend
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from Keresley in Warwickshire, probably so named from the Old English personal name Cēnhere + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Leelavathi | லீலாவதீ, லீலாவாதீÂ
Playful, Goddess Durga
Boy/Male
Muslim
Unique, Matchless, Precious
Girl/Female
Indian
Beautiful Sun Dusk
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Delighted with Meditation
FREDERICK KEYS
FREDERICK KEYS
FREDERICK KEYS
FREDERICK KEYS
FREDERICK KEYS
n.
That part of an instrument or machine which serves as the means of operating it; as, a telegraph key; the keys of a pianoforte, or of a typewriter.
n.
The whole arrangement, or one range, of the keys of an organ, typewriter, etc.
n.
A powerful brass instrument of the trumpet kind, thought by some to be the ancient sackbut, consisting of a tube in three parts, bent twice upon itself and ending in a bell. The middle part, bent double, slips into the outer parts, as in a telescope, so that by change of the vibrating length any tone within the compass of the instrument (which may be bass or tenor or alto or even, in rare instances, soprano) is commanded. It is the only member of the family of wind instruments whose scale, both diatonic and chromatic, is complete without the aid of keys or pistons, and which can slide from note to note as smoothly as the human voice or a violin. Softly blown, it has a rich and mellow sound, which becomes harsh and blatant when the tones are forced; used with discretion, its effect is often solemn and majestic.
n.
A person who has charge of the keys of a prison, for opening and fastening the doors; a warder.
a.
Furnished with keys; as, a keyed instrument; also, set to a key, as a tune.
n.
A wind instrument containing numerous pipes of various dimensions and kinds, which are filled with wind from a bellows, and played upon by means of keys similar to those of a piano, and sometimes by foot keys or pedals; -- formerly used in the plural, each pipe being considired an organ.
n.
Peace; -- a word used in composition, especially in proper names; as, Alfred; Frederic.
n.
The central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving. See Illust. of Arch.
n.
An instrument somewhat resembling the spinet, but having a rectangular form, like the small piano. It had strings and keys, but only one wire to a note. The instrument was used in the sixteenth century, but is now wholly obsolete. It was sometimes called a pair of virginals.
n.
An old wind instrument of the double bassoon kind, having ventages but not keys.
n.
A stringled instrument, lutelike in shape, in which the sound is produced by the friction of a wheel turned by a crank at the end, instead of by a bow, two of the strings being tuned as drones, while two or more, tuned in unison, are modulated by keys.
a.
Of or pertaining to Lydia, a country of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants; hence, soft; effeminate; -- said especially of one of the ancient Greek modes or keys, the music in which was of a soft, pathetic, or voluptuous character.
a.
A keyboard of an organ or harmonium for the fingers, as distinguished from the pedals; a clavier, or set of keys.
v. t.
To form a key seat, as by cutting. See Key seat, under Key.
v. t.
To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.
n.
A contrivance for preserving a record of music, by recording the action of the keys of a musical instrument when played upon.
v.
The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers; as, a heavy touch, or a light touch; also, the manner of touching, striking, or pressing the keys of a piano; as, a legato touch; a staccato touch.
n.
A grotesque head or face, used to adorn keystones and other prominent parts, to spout water in fountains, and the like; -- called also mascaron.
n.
The keystone of an arch.
n.
A keystone.