Identify The Major Key Signature

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| By Doug Boughter

Doug Boughter, Music

Dough is the founder of Carolina Wind Musical Instruments, a retired music educator, and owner of Warming Sun Music Publishing. He resides in North Carolina with his wife and grandson. Dough presents for Apple in music education and authors books like "Poor Schools, Great Music" and "The Director's Guide To Thriving Beginning Bands."

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1/10 Questions

What Major key does this represent?
- A
- F#
- G
- D

About This Quiz

This quiz challenges learners to identify major key signatures, enhancing their understanding of musical theory. It covers keys like G, F, D, Bb, Db, and B, crucial for developing musical literacy and skills.

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What Major key does this represent?
- Bb
- F
- G
- A
Correct Answer

A. F

Explanation

The given notes Bb, F, G, and A form a major scale with F as the tonic or root note. The presence of the F note as the first note in the sequence indicates that the major key being represented is F major.

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3.

What Major key does this represent?
- D
- E
- F
- C#
Correct Answer

A. D

Explanation

This represents the major key of D.

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4.

What Major key does this represent?
- Eb
- Db
- Bb
- B
Correct Answer

A. Bb

Explanation

This question is asking for the major key represented by the given notes. The correct answer is Bb. In music theory, a major key is determined by its key signature, which consists of specific sharps or flats. In this case, the notes Eb, Db, Bb, and B indicate the key of Bb major, which has two flats in its key signature (Bb and Eb).

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What Major key does this represent?
- E
- D
- Eb
- Db
Correct Answer

A. Db

Explanation

This question is asking for the major key represented by the given notes. The correct answer is Db. The notes E, D, Eb, and Db can all be found in the Db major scale. Therefore, the correct answer is Db.

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6.

What Major key does this represent?
- B
- C
- D
- E
Correct Answer

A. B

Explanation

This question is asking which major key the given answer "B" represents. In music theory, each major key is associated with a specific set of notes and chords. The letter "B" corresponds to the key of B major, which consists of the notes B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, and A#. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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7.

Which one do you like?
- C
- Db
- Eb
- F#
Correct Answer

A. Db

Explanation

The correct answer is Db because it is the only option that is not a natural note. The other options (C, Eb, F#) are all natural notes on the piano keyboard, while Db is a black key or a flat note.

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What Major key does this represent?
- F
- Bb
- C
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. C

Explanation

The given notes F, Bb, and C form a major key. The key of C major does not have any sharps or flats, and the notes F and Bb are both in the key of C major. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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9.

Which of the following instruments play in the treble clef?
- Trumpet
- Tenor Sax
- Flute
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

All of the instruments mentioned - trumpet, tenor sax, and flute - play in the treble clef. The treble clef is used for higher-pitched instruments and is commonly found in music for soprano and alto voices. These instruments are typically played in the higher register and produce notes that are written in the treble clef.

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Which instruments play in the bass clef?
- Cello
- Trombone
- Tenor Sax
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. Trombone

Explanation

The trombone plays in the bass clef. The bass clef is used to notate lower-pitched instruments, and the trombone is a low-pitched brass instrument. The cello also plays in the bass clef, as it is a string instrument with a low range. The tenor sax, however, plays in the treble clef, which is used for higher-pitched instruments. Therefore, the correct answer is trombone.

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