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off-key

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Adjective

  1. Above or below the correct note sequence; especially a vocalist out of sync with a separately recorded musical accompaniment
  2. Not harmonious, or out of accord.

Adverb

  1. An inaccurate note sequence that is either above or below where it is intended to be.

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