Round 3: Tossup 9

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