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What is a diatonic scale?
Another name for the major scale, referring to its specific pattern of whole and half steps.
Define 'octave'.
An interval spanning 8 pitches; the distance from one note to the same note higher or lower.
What does 'diatonic' mean?
A note that is part of the major scale.
What does 'chromatic' mean?
A note that is not part of the major scale.
Define 'key signature'.
A set of sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff indicating the key of a piece.
Define 'tonic'.
The first degree of the scale, the home base, and most stable note.
Define 'dominant'.
The fifth degree of the scale, creating tension and a desire to return to the tonic.
Define 'leading tone'.
The seventh degree of the scale, a half step below the tonic, creating a strong pull towards it.
Define 'supertonic'.
The second degree of the scale, a whole step above the tonic.
Define 'subdominant'.
The fourth degree of the scale, creating a sense of stability.
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale?
W-W-H-W-W-W-H
In C Major, what notes are diatonic?
C, D, E, F, G, A, B
In C Major, what notes are chromatic?
Any note with a sharp or flat (e.g., C#, Eb, etc.)
What are the notes in a G major scale?
G, A, B, C, D, E, F#
What are the notes in a D major scale?
D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#
What are the notes in an F major scale?
F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E
What is the Roman numeral for the tonic chord in a major key?
I
What is the Roman numeral for the dominant chord in a major key?
V
What is the Roman numeral for the leading tone chord in a major key?
vii°
What is the Roman numeral for the subdominant chord in a major key?
IV
What is the function of the V chord?
Creates tension and a desire to resolve to the tonic.
What is the function of the IV chord?
Creates a sense of stability, often leading to V or I.
What is the function of the vii° chord?
Creates a strong pull towards the tonic due to the leading tone.
In C Major, what chord is the IV?
F Major
In G Major, what chord is the V?
D Major
In D Major, what chord is the I?
D Major
In F Major, what chord is the V?
C Major
In A Major, what chord is the IV?
D Major
In E Major, what chord is the V?
B Major
In B Major, what chord is the IV?
E Major