Music Glossary: keys

Ordering of keys by perfect fifths showing key signatures and common root motion (e.g., ii–V–I). more

Set of sharps/flats at the staff start indicating the diatonic collection of a movement. more

Records/plays back audio snippets mapped to keys; cornerstone of hip‑hop and EDM. more

Daily 5–10 min reading across keys, meters, and clefs; track accuracy. more

Notational convention where an instrument reads in a different key than concert pitch (e.g., B♭ clarinet). more