The Circle of Fifths Quiz (with incorrect information)

How many different musical pitches are there in western music theory?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 10

What is the structure of the circle of fifths similar to?

• A clock

• A staircase

• A maze

• A circle

Which chord is always in the same shape on the circle of fifths?

• Major chord

• Diminished chord

• Augmented chord

• Minor chord

What is the interval between the major third and minor sixth?

• 6 steps

• 10 steps

• 4 steps

• 8 steps

What is the tritone substitution chord a tritone away from?

• Major chord

• Minor chord

• Diminished chord

• Dominant chord

What is the key signature for E major?

• 3 sharps

• 6 sharps

• 5 sharps

• 4 sharps

What is the function of the dominant seventh chord?

• Resolution

• Tension

• Augmentation

• Suspension

What is the purpose of the circle of fifths?

• To play transposing instruments

• To calculate intervals

• To confuse musicians

• To visualize key signatures