However, by bar 6, the minor tonality is established.

The solo melodies contain frequent alternations between major and minor tonalities.

The musette thus became the central movement, with a return to the minor tonality in the concluding movements.

Another example, but in an A minor tonality:

The movement ends with a split-third chord, resulting in a simultaneous major and minor tonality.

The song features vocal effects, minor key tonality and synthesizers.

(referring to his allegation that he had abandoned the minor tonality a long time ago).

The following is a list of some examples that are distinguishable from ordinary minor tonality.

But the minor tonality, the low register and the dark instrumental color suggest a night-time crossing.

For the most part, the piece uses Western notions of major and minor tonality to make its emotional appeal.