Accidentals Flashcards
1
Q
Accidentals are
A
Sharps, flats, or naturals used to alto the pitch of a note
2
Q
What is a Semitone?
A
The shortest distance between any two keys, whether the keys are black or white
3
Q
What is a Sharp?
A
The sign used to indicate that a key or note should be raised a semitone
4
Q
What is a Flat?
A
A flat is used to lower a note a semitone
5
Q
What is a Natural?
A
A natural is used to lower a note that has been raised by a sharp or raise a note that has been lowered by a flat, thus returning it to its natural state
