Unit 2 Keys and Scales

Question 1

Keys with 5 sharps

Answer 1

B major
G# minor

Question 2

Keys with 6 sharps

Answer 2

F# major
D# minor

Question 3

Keys with 7 sharps

Answer 3

C# major
A# minor

Question 4

Keys with 5 flats

Answer 4

Db major
Bb minor

Question 5

Keys with 6 flats

Answer 5

Gb major
Eb minor

Question 6

Keys with 7 flats

Answer 6

Cb major
Ab minor

Question 7

What are enharmonic equivalents?

Answer 7

Enharmonic keys share a tonic note that sounds the same, but is named differently.
Ex. Db major = C# major, Eb minor = D# minor

Question 8

How many half steps does a double sharp on F raise the note if the key signature is G major?

Answer 8

1 additional half step (on top of accidental in key signature), or two total half steps from its natural position on the staff.

Question 9

Name for 2nd scale degree

Answer 9

Supertonic

Question 10

Name for 3rd scale degree

Answer 10

Mediant

Question 11

Name for 6th scale degree

Answer 11

Submediant

Question 12

What is a parallel key?

Answer 12

Major and minor keys sharing the same tonic.
Ex. A major and A minor

Question 13

In a key requiring 5 or more sharps, where does A# go in treble and bass clef?

Answer 13

Treble - second space from bottom
Bass - first space at bottom

Question 14

Which notes are sharp/flat in the harmonic form of F minor?

Answer 14

Ab, Bb, Db
(E NATURAL)

Question 15

How many sharps does C# major have?

Answer 15

7

Question 16

Subtonic of F minor?

Answer 16

Eb

Question 17

Mediant of C# major?

Answer 17

E

Question 18

Supertonic of E minor?

Answer 18

F#

Question 19

Supertonic of E minor?

Answer 19

F#

Question 20

Leading tone of B minor?

Answer 20

A#

Question 21

Subtonic of D# minor?

Answer 21

C#

Question 22

Does the time signature or the key signature go first (next to the clef)?

Answer 22

Key signature