Chapter 3: Pitch Collections, Scales, and Major Keys Flashcards
1
Q
Steps in a Major Scale
A
W W H W W W H
2
Q
Scale Degree
A
A number showing the relationship between the pitch and tonic of a scale.
3
Q
Tetrachord
A
A four note group of pitches, usually from a scale.
4
Q
Major Tetrachord
A
W W H pattern, first four pitches from a Major scale, or last four
5
Q
Chromatic Half Step
A
A half step between two pitches spelled the same.
6
Q
Diatonic Half Step
A
A half step between two pitches spelled differently.
7
Q
Order of Sharps
A
Down Up Down Down Up Down
8
Q
Order of Flats
A
Up Down Up Down Up Down
9
Q
Tonic
A
Scale degree 1
10
Q
Supertonic
A
Scale degree 2
11
Q
Mediant
A
Scale degree 3
12
Q
Subdominant
A
Scale Degree 4
13
Q
Dominant
A
Scale Degree 5
14
Q
Submediant
A
Scale Degree 6
15
Q
Leading Tone
A
Scale Degree 7
16
Q
Pentatonic Scale
A
A collection of a specific 5 pitches from a scale.
17
Q
Major Pentatonic Scale
A
1 2 3 5 6
