Circle Of Fifths Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is the Circle of Fifths?
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.
How many keys are represented in the Circle of Fifths?
Twelve keys.
True or False: The Circle of Fifths helps in understanding key signatures.
True.
What is the key signature of C Major?
No sharps or flats.
Which key is one fifth above C Major?
G Major.
Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths is arranged in a _______ direction.
Clockwise.
What is the key signature of G Major?
One sharp.
What is the relative minor of C Major?
A minor.
How many sharps are in the key of D Major?
Two sharps.
True or False: The Circle of Fifths can be used to find complementary chords.
True.
What is the key signature of F Major?
One flat.
Which key is one fifth below C Major?
F Major.
What is the key signature of A Major?
Three sharps.
What is the relative minor of A Major?
F# minor.
How many flats are in the key of B♭ Major?
Two flats.
Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths is often used for _______ progression.
Chord.
Which key is one fifth above D Major?
A Major.
What is the key signature of E Major?
Four sharps.
What is the relative minor of E Major?
C# minor.
True or False: The Circle of Fifths shows the order of sharps and flats in key signatures.
True.
What is the key signature of C♭ Major?
Seven flats.
Which key is one fifth below G Major?
C Major.
What is the key signature of D♭ Major?
Five flats.
Fill in the blank: The Circle of Fifths can also be used to identify _______ relationships.
Key.
