Vocabulary
Major Scales
Symbols
Chords
Sharps and Flats
100
a series of notes that is recognizable as the main tune of a piece
Melody
100
A major scale always contains this many notes
8
100
Name the following symbol -
♯
sharp
100
What are the notes of a C Major chord?
C, E, G
100
raises a note by a half step
sharp
200
two notes with the smallest possible distance between them
half step
200
The correct name for the first note of a major scale (I)
tonic
200
Notes that come in before the first full measure of a piece
Upbeat
200
What are the notes of an F Major Chord?
F, A, C
200
lowers a note by a half step
flat
300
multiple pitches played at the same time
harmony
300
The correct name for the fourth note of a major scale (IV)
subdominant
300
Name the following symbol -
♭
Flat
300
The name for a chord with 4 notes
seventh chord
300
These two notes fall on the black key between G and A
G# and A♭
400
two notes that have one note in between them
whole step
400
The correct name for the fifth note of a major scale (V)
dominant
400
Name the following symbol
Fermata
400
What are the notes of a G7 chord?
G, B, D, F
400
two notes that produce the same pitch, but are written differently
enharmonic
500
the note from which a chord originates
root
500
The "leading tone" or "subtonic" refers to this scale degree
7
500
A letter placed above a note to indicate what chord could be used, usually found above the treble staff
Chord Symbol
500
In the key of C major, the G7 chord is given this name
dominant seventh chord
500
These two notes fall on the black key between C and D
C# and D♭