Circle of Fifths
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /sur-kul-uhv-fifths/
Also spelled or known as: Fifths Circle
Related: Music Theory, Circle of Fifths Diagrams
What does Circle of Fifths mean? A music theory diagram showing relationships between keys and key signatures.
The Circle of Fifths is commonly used for transposition, songwriting, harmony, and chord progression analysis.
Circle of Fifths synonyms: Fifths Circle, Key Relationship Chart, Harmonic Circle
Example sentence: “The songwriter used the Circle of Fifths to change keys.”
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