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circle of fifths en · NOUN

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1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of cycle of fifths.
   alt of cycle of fifths
   • The sharp side of the circle of fifths can be read off directly from the white keys on a piano's octave (by making the appropriate jumps): Do–So–Re–La–Mi–Ti–Fi. Also, the flat side of the circle of fifths can almost be read off entirely from the black keys on a piano's octave (with the exception of Fa): Do–Fa–Te–Me–Le–Ra–Se.

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