Music Theory

What is the purpose of a key signature in music?

• To indicate tempo

• To show the time signature

• To indicate which notes are sharp or flat throughout the piece

• To show dynamics

How many major and minor key signatures** are there in total?

• 7 major and 7 minor

• 15 major and 15 minor

• 12 major and 12 minor

• 14 major and 14 minor

The key of F Major has how many flats?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

The key of B-flat Major has which two flats?

• B♭ and E♭

• E♭ and A♭

• F♭ and C♭

• 4. G♭ and D♭

The key of A Major contains how many sharps?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which is the relative minor of C Major?

• E minor

• A minor

• D minor

• G minor

The order of sharps is:

• F, C, G, D, A, E, B

• B, E, A, D, G, C, F

• C, G, D, A, E, B, F

• G, D, A, E, B, F, C

The mnemonic for the order of sharps is:

• Bears Eat Any Delicious Green Chocolate Food

• Fast Cars Go Dangerously Around Every Bend

• Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle

• Good Boys Do Fine Always

The key of E Major has how many sharps?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The order of flats is:

• F, C, G, D, A, E, B

• B, E, A, D, G, C, F

• C, G, D, A, E, B, F

• E, A, D, G, C, F, B