基调

Traditional form:

基調

Pinyin (reading):

jīdiào

Definitions:

• main key (of a musical composition)
• keynote (speech)

Characters:

• 基 - foundation, base
• 调 - tune, melody, key; to transfer, to exchange

Traditional characters:

• 基 - foundation, base
• 調 - tune, melody, key; to transfer, to exchange