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Scales: Major and Minor Scales: Circle of Fifths and Relative Keys

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of major and minor scales, the circle of fifths, and relative keys.
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What is the relative minor of the key of C major?

  1. A minor

  2. B minor

  3. C minor

  4. D minor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The relative minor of a major key is the minor key that shares the same key signature. In this case, C major and A minor share the same key signature of no sharps or flats, so A minor is the relative minor of C major.

What is the circle of fifths?

  1. A series of 12 major keys arranged in a circle, with each key being a perfect fifth above the previous one.

  2. A series of 12 minor keys arranged in a circle, with each key being a perfect fifth above the previous one.

  3. A series of 12 major and minor keys arranged in a circle, with each key being a perfect fifth above the previous one.

  4. A series of 12 major and minor keys arranged in a circle, with each key being a perfect fourth above the previous one.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The circle of fifths is a way of organizing the 12 major keys in a logical order. Starting with the key of C major, each key to the right is a perfect fifth above the previous key. This means that the keys on the circle of fifths are: C, G, D, A, E, B, F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, and F.

What is the relative major of the key of A minor?

  1. C major

  2. D major

  3. E major

  4. F major


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The relative major of a minor key is the major key that shares the same key signature. In this case, A minor and C major share the same key signature of no sharps or flats, so C major is the relative major of A minor.

What is the key signature for the key of G major?

  1. One sharp

  2. Two sharps

  3. Three sharps

  4. Four sharps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The key signature for the key of G major is one sharp, which is F#. This is because the G major scale contains the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, and F#, and the F# is the only note that is not in the C major scale.

What is the key signature for the key of D minor?

  1. One flat

  2. Two flats

  3. Three flats

  4. Four flats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The key signature for the key of D minor is one flat, which is Bb. This is because the D minor scale contains the notes D, E, F, G, A, Bb, and C, and the Bb is the only note that is not in the C major scale.

What is the tonic note of the key of F major?

  1. F

  2. G

  3. A

  4. B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tonic note of a key is the first note of the scale. In the case of F major, the first note of the scale is F, so F is the tonic note.

What is the tonic note of the key of B minor?

  1. B

  2. C

  3. D

  4. E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tonic note of a key is the first note of the scale. In the case of B minor, the first note of the scale is B, so B is the tonic note.

What is the interval between the tonic and the dominant in a major scale?

  1. A perfect fifth

  2. A perfect fourth

  3. A major third

  4. A minor third


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the tonic and the dominant in a major scale is a perfect fifth. This is because the dominant is the fifth note of the scale, and a perfect fifth is the interval between two notes that are five steps apart.

What is the interval between the tonic and the subdominant in a minor scale?

  1. A perfect fifth

  2. A perfect fourth

  3. A major third

  4. A minor third


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The interval between the tonic and the subdominant in a minor scale is a perfect fourth. This is because the subdominant is the fourth note of the scale, and a perfect fourth is the interval between two notes that are four steps apart.

What is the parallel minor of the key of A major?

  1. A minor

  2. B minor

  3. C minor

  4. D minor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parallel minor of a major key is the minor key that has the same tonic note. In this case, the tonic note of A major is A, so the parallel minor of A major is A minor.

What is the parallel major of the key of E minor?

  1. E major

  2. F major

  3. G major

  4. A major


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parallel major of a minor key is the major key that has the same tonic note. In this case, the tonic note of E minor is E, so the parallel major of E minor is E major.

What is the leading tone in the key of C major?

  1. B

  2. C

  3. D

  4. E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The leading tone in a major key is the seventh note of the scale. In the case of C major, the seventh note of the scale is B, so B is the leading tone.

What is the leading tone in the key of G minor?

  1. F

  2. G

  3. A

  4. B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The leading tone in a minor key is the seventh note of the scale raised by a half step. In the case of G minor, the seventh note of the scale is F, and raising it by a half step gives us F#, so F# is the leading tone.

What is the enharmonic equivalent of the note C#?

  1. Db

  2. D

  3. Eb

  4. E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The enharmonic equivalent of a note is another note that sounds the same, but is written differently. In the case of C#, the enharmonic equivalent is Db, because both notes sound the same.

What is the enharmonic equivalent of the note Gb?

  1. F#

  2. G

  3. Ab

  4. A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The enharmonic equivalent of a note is another note that sounds the same, but is written differently. In the case of Gb, the enharmonic equivalent is F#, because both notes sound the same.

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