SGM1-Key Signatures

What is the difference between F Major and Bb Major? (10 pts)

• A crescendo gets softer and a decrescendo gets louder.

• F Major has 2 flats and Bb major has 1 flat.

• They have equal number of flat signs.

• F Major has 1 flat and Bb major has 2 flats.

What is the difference between Bb Major and C Major? (10 pts)

• Bb Major has 2 flats while C Major has 1 flat.

• Bb Major has 2 flats while C Major has 0 flats.

• Bb Major has 2 flats while C Major has 1 sharp.

• Bb Major has 2 flats while C Major is neutral.

What are the similarities between Bb Major, Eb Major and Ab Major? (10 pts)

• They all have sharp signs.

• They all have flat signs.

• They all stay on the same tempo.

• They all gradually change volume.

What do all key signatures have in common? (10 pts)

• They help us read our music correctly.

• They are very long pieces of music to play.

• They don’t like it when drummers rush.

• They do not help us read our music correctly.

If the Key signature has 2 Flats, what key is the music in? (10 pts)

• Bb flat major

• B major

• C major

• A minor

If the music has NO Sharps or Flats, what key is the music in? (10 pts)

• C minor

• C Major

• G Major

• G minor

What is the name of the sharp in this key signature? (10pts)

• E#

• G#

• F#

• B#

When a flat, sharp, or natural appears in music, it is called an... (10pts)

• Key Signature

• Accidental

• Half Step

• Whole Step

Why is a key signature important? (10pts)

Which of the following key signatures contains three flats? (10pts)

• Eb Major

• F Major

• G Major

• D Major