Key Signature QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on key signatures in music theory! by William Bullard 1 What is a key signature? a A notation for tempo. b A chord progression. c A type of musical scale. d A set of sharp or flat symbols at the beginning of a staff. 2 How many sharps are in the key signature of E major? a Two sharps. b Four sharps. c Three sharps. d Five sharps. 3 Which key signature has no sharps or flats? a C major. b D major. c A minor. d G major. 4 What does a flat in a key signature indicate? a Indicating a rest. b Changing the tempo. c Lowering the pitch of a note by a half step. d Raising the pitch of a note. 5 What is the relative minor of C major? a B minor. b E minor. c A minor. d D minor. 6 How many flats are in the key signature of B flat major? a Two flats. b Four flats. c One flat. d Three flats. 7 Which key signature has five sharps? a D major. b B major. c F# major. d C# major. 8 What is the key signature for A major? a Three sharps. b Four sharps. c Two sharps. d One sharp. 9 What is the purpose of key signatures? a To show dynamics. b To indicate which notes are sharp or flat throughout a piece. c To define the rhythm. d To indicate tempo changes. 10 Which key signature has one flat? a G major. b F major. c C major. d D major.
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