Round 4: Tossup 9

Flattening an equal-tempered interval of this number by 32 cents yields the “harmonic” type of the same interval. In a major (10[1])key, a diatonic triad whose root is the scale degree of this number is the only one (-5[1])to be diminished. (10[1]-5[1])The scale degree of this number is flattened in the Mixolydian mode. The harmonic minor (-5[1])modifies this scale degree from the natural minor. C sharp major has this many sharps in its key signature. Adding the fourth (10[2])scale degree to a five chord gives a “dominant” chord named for this number. (10[1])Depending on the tonality, the scale degree of this number is called the subtonic or the leading tone, and it is the note directly below the tonic. For 10 points, give this number of players in a septet. ■END■ (10[2])

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