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What is key signature in music?
The sharps or flats placed at the beginning of a staff to indicate the key
How many major key signatures are there in Western music? (7, 12, 15, 24)
15
Where is the key signature typically placed on the staff?
Before the time signature
What is the purpose of a key signature?
To establish which notes should be played sharp or flat throughout the piece
How many sharps are in the key signature of D major? (1, 2, 3, 4)
4
Identify the key signature that has three flats: (G minor, F minor, E♭ major, D minor)
E♭ major
Provide an example of a key signature with five flats: (G♭, D♭, B major, F major)
G♭
It refers to the musical system in which all notes, chords, and harmonies revolve around a central pitch
Tonic
It is a group of three or more notes stacked together and played at the same time.
Chord
It is a type of chord made up of three notes.
Triad
The seventh scale degree, is called a _____
diminished chord
________ are ancient scales that have their origins in the Middle Ages.
Church modes
What are the 2 church modes?
Lonian and Aeolian
Provide an example of a key signature with five flats: (G♭ major, D♭ major, B major, F major)
D♭ major
Provide an example of a key signature with two flats: (F major, B♭ major, E♭ major, A♭ major)
B♭ major
Identify the relative minor of G major: (G minor, E minor, B minor, D minor)
E minor
