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9 - Identifying the Key of a Melody (Maj or min) Flashcards

Use this deck to learn Italian terms and to identify Major and minor keys, Circle of Fifths, and raised notes in the harmonic & melodic minor scales. Name intervals within a melody, name the key of a melody, name notes using accidentals and Key Signatures. Audio is included to supplement your learning. Master Your Musicianship Skills - Complete Lesson 9 of the matching Ultimate Music Theory Basic Workbook to enhance your music theory training. UltimateMusicTheory.com (108 cards)

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1
Q

The Key Signature identifies the _____ key or the ____ ____ key of a melody.

A

Major, relative minor

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2
Q

A melody in a minor key will usually contain the ____ ____ note of the harmonic scale.

A

raised 7th

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3
Q

A melody will often end on the _____ note of the key.

A

Tonic

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Q

Identify the tempo:
not as fast as allegro; fairly fast.

A

allegretto

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Identify the tempo:
moderately slow; at a walking pace.

A

andante

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Identify the tempo:
very slow and broad; a slow and solemn tempo.

A

largo

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7
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Identify the tempo:
as fast as possible.

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prestissimo

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8
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Identify the tempo:
fast.

A

allegro

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9
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Identify the tempo:
not as slow as largo; fairly slow and broad.

A

larghetto

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10
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Identify the tempo:
at a moderate tempo.

A

moderato

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11
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Identify the tempo:
slow.

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lento

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12
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Identify the tempo:
a little faster than andante.

A

andantino

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13
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Identify the tempo:
very fast.

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presto

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14
Q

Identify the tempo:
slow; slower than andante but not as slow as largo.

A

adagio

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15
Q

Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

A

c minor - B natural

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16
Q

Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

A

g minor - F sharp

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17
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

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f sharp minor
- E sharp

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18
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

A

e minor - D sharp

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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

A

c sharp minor
- B sharp

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20
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

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a minor - G sharp

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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

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d minor - C sharp

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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

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b minor - A sharp

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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 7th note of the harmonic minor scale.

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f minor - E natural

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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.

A

d minor -
B natural, C sharp

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25
Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
c minor - A natural, B natural
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
f sharp minor - D sharp, E sharp
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
e minor - C sharp, D sharp
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
g minor - E natural, F sharp
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
a minor - F sharp, G sharp
30
Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
c sharp minor - A sharp, B sharp
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
b minor - G sharp, A sharp
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Name the minor key. Identify the raised 6th and 7th notes of the melodic minor scale.
f minor - D natural, E natural
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Name the note below the bracket.
A natural
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Name the note below the bracket.
E natural
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Name the note below the bracket.
D sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
G sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
C sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
B flat
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Name the note below the bracket.
E natural
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Name the note below the bracket.
B sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
F sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
F sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
E sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
C sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
A sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
D natural
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Name the note below the bracket.
F
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Name the note below the bracket.
F
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Name the note below the bracket.
G sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
E
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Name the note below the bracket.
B natural
52
Name the note below the bracket.
G sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
F sharp
54
Name the note below the bracket.
G
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Name the note below the bracket.
D sharp
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Name the note below the bracket.
C
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 4
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 2
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 6
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 4
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 6
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 2
67
Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 5
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 2
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 1
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 7
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 4
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 2
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 5
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Perfect 5
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 3
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 7
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 6
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Name the interval below the bracket.
Major 2
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Name the interval below the bracket.
minor 7
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Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
E Major, c sharp minor
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Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
C Major, a minor
84
Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
A flat Major, f minor
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Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
F Major, d minor
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Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
A Major, f sharp minor
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Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
B flat Major, g minor
88
Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
D Major, b minor
89
Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
E flat Major, c minor
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Name the missing Major and relative minor keys.
G Major, e minor
91
Name the key of the following melody.
a minor
92
Name the key of the following melody.
E Major
93
Name the key of the following melody.
b minor
94
Name the key of the following melody.
C Major
95
Name the key of the following melody.
g minor
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Name the key of the following melody.
D Major
97
Name the key of the following melody.
c sharp minor
98
Name the key of the following melody.
A flat Major
99
Name the key of the following melody.
e minor
100
Name the key of the following melody.
G Major
101
Name the key of the following melody.
f sharp minor
102
Name the key of the following melody.
A Major
103
Name the key of the following melody.
d minor
104
Name the key of the following melody.
B flat Major
105
Name the key of the following melody.
c minor
106
Name the key of the following melody.
F Major
107
Name the key of the following melody.
f minor
108
Name the key of the following melody.
E flat Major
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