Recognising Major Key Signatures

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This quiz will help you to improve your recognition of major key signatures.

Questions and Answers

1.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  C major
- B.
  
  D major
- C.
  
  A major
- D.
  
  E major
- E.
  
  F major
Correct Answer
C. A major

Explanation
The key of a piece of music refers to the tonal center or the main note that the piece revolves around. In this case, the key signature of the given question is not provided, so we need to determine the key based on the notes provided. By looking at the notes, we can see that the key signature contains three sharps: F#, C#, and G#. The only option that matches this key signature is A major, which has those three sharps in its key signature. Therefore, the correct answer is A major.

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2.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  A major
- B.
  
  C major
- C.
  
  B major
- D.
  
  Eb major
- E.
  
  Gb major
Correct Answer
B. C major

Explanation
The correct answer is C major because the given key signature has no sharps or flats, indicating that it is in the key of C major. In the key of C major, the notes used are C, D, E, F, G, A, and B, with no accidentals.

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3.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  Bb major
- B.
  
  Eb major
- C.
  
  Ab major
- D.
  
  E major
- E.
  
  Db major
Correct Answer
B. Eb major

Explanation
The correct answer is Eb major. This is determined by the key signature, which consists of three flats: Bb, Eb, and Ab. The presence of these flats indicates that the key is Eb major.

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4.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  F major
- B.
  
  Bb major
- C.
  
  A major
- D.
  
  Ab major
- E.
  
  D major
Correct Answer
A. F major

Explanation
The key of F major is determined by the presence of one flat in its key signature, which is Bb. In this question, the key signature is not explicitly given, but the answer "F major" suggests that there is one flat present. The other options, Bb major, A major, Ab major, and D major, all have different key signatures, indicating that they are not the correct answer. Therefore, F major is the most fitting choice based on the information provided.

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5.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  B major
- B.
  
  D major
- C.
  
  A major
- D.
  
  E major
- E.
  
  G major
Correct Answer
D. E major

Explanation
The key of a piece of music refers to the tonal center or the main note or chord that the piece revolves around. In this case, the correct answer is E major. This means that the piece is primarily based on the E major scale and the E major chord will likely be the tonic or home chord of the piece. The other options (B major, D major, A major, and G major) are not the correct answer as they do not match the given key signature.

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6.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  Eb major
- B.
  
  Bb Major
- C.
  
  Db major
- D.
  
  Ab major
- E.
  
  Gb major
Correct Answer
E. Gb major

Explanation
The key is Gb major because it has six flats in its key signature, which are Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, and Cb. The key of Gb major is often used in classical music and is known for its rich and dark sound. It is also the enharmonic equivalent of F# major, which means that both keys sound the same on a piano even though they are written differently.

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7.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  F major
- B.
  
  Eb major
- C.
  
  Bb major
- D.
  
  G major
- E.
  
  D major
Correct Answer
C. Bb major

Explanation
The key of Bb major is the correct answer because it has two flats in its key signature, Bb and Eb. This can be determined by looking at the order of flats in the circle of fifths. Additionally, the key of Bb major is commonly used in music and has a distinct sound and feel.

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8.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  G major
- B.
  
  D major
- C.
  
  B major
- D.
  
  C major
- E.
  
  F major
Correct Answer
B. D major

Explanation
The key of D major is the correct answer because it is the only key in the given options that contains the note D as its tonic. In the key of D major, the notes D, E, F#, G, A, B, and C# are used, and the key signature consists of two sharps, F# and C#. Therefore, based on the information given, D major is the most fitting answer.

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9.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  Ab major
- B.
  
  Bb major
- C.
  
  Db major
- D.
  
  Gb major
- E.
  
  Eb major
Correct Answer
A. Ab major

Explanation
The key signature of Ab major consists of four flats: Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db. In the given options, Ab major is the only key that includes all four flats. Therefore, Ab major is the correct answer.

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10.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  B major
- B.
  
  D major
- C.
  
  G major
- D.
  
  E major
- E.
  
  F major
Correct Answer
A. B major

Explanation
The correct answer is B major because the key signature of B major consists of five sharps, which are F#, C#, G#, D#, and A#. By looking at the given notes, we can see that the note B is present, which indicates that the key is B major.

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11.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  C major
- B.
  
  F major
- C.
  
  D major
- D.
  
  A major
- E.
  
  G major
Correct Answer
E. G major

Explanation
The key of G major is determined by the presence of an F# in the key signature. In this question, the other options (C major, F major, D major, and A major) do not have an F# in their key signatures, making G major the correct answer.

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12.

What key is this?
- A.
  
  Eb major
- B.
  
  Ab major
- C.
  
  Gb major
- D.
  
  Db major
- E.
  
  Bb major
Correct Answer
D. Db major

Explanation
The correct answer is Db major because the key signature of Db major consists of five flats: Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, and Gb. In the given options, only Db major has these five flats in its key signature. Therefore, the key of the given music piece is Db major.

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