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Beethoven's Ninth is written in one (5,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

minor key

(Other definitions for minor key that I've seen before include "Tone" , "Musical scale -- more inky (anag)" , "Type of scale (music)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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