Keys and Key Signature P1

Which music key has no sharps or flat notes?

• C# major/ A# minor

• C major/ A minor

• F major/ D minor

• Db major/ Bb minor

What is a key in music?

• A range of dynamics (quiet to loud) in music.

• A range of tempos (slow to fast) in music.

• A group of pitches or scales that form the foundation of a piece of music.

• A key to open the lid of a piano.

What is a key signature?

• A set of either sharp or flat symbols placed at the beginning of the music to tell you what key the music is in.

• The signature of a composer on a piece of music.

• The name carved on a door key.

• A set of symbols placed at the end of a music piece to tell you that the music is finished.

What does sharp (#) mean?

• The pitch of a note is made lower

• The pitch of a note stays the same

• Cut the note into two with a sharp knife

• The pitch of a note is made higher

What does flat (b) mean?

• The pitch of the note stays the same

• The pitch of a note is made lower

• Flatten a note with an iron

• The pitch of a note is made higher

What is an accidental?

• A note that has an accident

• A note that Is not part of the scale based on the key signature used in the music.

• Lyrics that say "oops!"

Look at this key signature table. How many sharp notes does G major/ E minor have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Look at this key signature table. How many flat notes does A flat major/ F minor have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Look at this key signature table. How many sharp notes does B major/ G# minor have?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

Look at this key signature table. How many flat notes does G flat major/ E flat minor have?

• 6

• 60

• 600

• 6000