Circle Of Fifths Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Circle of Fifths?

A

A visual representation of the relationships between the 12 tones of the chromatic scale, their corresponding key signatures, and the associated major and minor keys.

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2
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How many keys are represented in the Circle of Fifths?

A

Twelve keys.

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3
Q

True or False: The Circle of Fifths helps in understanding key signatures.

A

True.

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4
Q

What is the key signature of C Major?

A

No sharps or flats.

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5
Q

Which key is one fifth above C Major?

A

G Major.

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6
Q

Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths is arranged in a _______ direction.

A

Clockwise.

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7
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What is the key signature of G Major?

A

One sharp.

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8
Q

What is the relative minor of C Major?

A

A minor.

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9
Q

How many sharps are in the key of D Major?

A

Two sharps.

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10
Q

True or False: The Circle of Fifths can be used to find complementary chords.

A

True.

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11
Q

What is the key signature of F Major?

A

One flat.

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12
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Which key is one fifth below C Major?

A

F Major.

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13
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What is the key signature of A Major?

A

Three sharps.

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14
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What is the relative minor of A Major?

A

F# minor.

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15
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How many flats are in the key of B♭ Major?

A

Two flats.

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths is often used for _______ progression.

A

Chord.

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17
Q

Which key is one fifth above D Major?

A

A Major.

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18
Q

What is the key signature of E Major?

A

Four sharps.

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19
Q

What is the relative minor of E Major?

A

C# minor.

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20
Q

True or False: The Circle of Fifths shows the order of sharps and flats in key signatures.

A

True.

21
Q

What is the key signature of C♭ Major?

A

Seven flats.

22
Q

Which key is one fifth below G Major?

A

C Major.

23
Q

What is the key signature of D♭ Major?

A

Five flats.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths can also be used to identify _______ relationships.

A

Key.

25
Q

What is the key signature of E♭ Major?

A

Three flats.

26
Q

Which key is one fifth above A Major?

A

E Major.

27
Q

What is the relative minor of G Major?

A

E minor.

28
Q

How many sharps are in the key of F# Major?

A

Six sharps.

29
Q

True or False: The Circle of Fifths can be used to compose music.

A

True.

30
Q

What is the key signature of B Major?

A

Five sharps.

31
Q

What is the relative minor of B Major?

A

G# minor.

32
Q

Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths is important for _______ theory.

A

Music.

33
Q

Which key is one fifth below B Major?

A

F# Major.

34
Q

What is the key signature of A♭ Major?

A

Four flats.

35
Q

What is the relative minor of D Major?

A

B minor.

36
Q

How many flats are in the key of G♭ Major?

A

Six flats.

37
Q

True or False: The Circle of Fifths can help with transposing music.

A

True.

38
Q

What is the key signature of C# Major?

A

Seven sharps.

39
Q

Which key is one fifth above E Major?

A

B Major.

40
Q

What is the relative minor of F Major?

A

D minor.

41
Q

Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths helps in identifying _______ keys.

A

Related.

42
Q

What is the key signature of D♭ minor?

A

Six flats.

43
Q

What is the relative minor of B♭ Major?

A

G minor.

44
Q

How many sharps are in the key of C# minor?

A

Four sharps.

45
Q

True or False: The Circle of Fifths is only useful for classical music.

A

False.

46
Q

Which key is one fifth below E♭ Major?

A

B♭ Major.

47
Q

What is the key signature of A♭ minor?

A

Seven flats.

48
Q

What is the relative minor of C♭ Major?

A

A♭ minor.