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 key, a diatonic (-5[1])triad whose root is the scale degree of this number is the only one to be diminished. (10[1])The scale degree of this number is flattened in the Mixolydian mode. The harmonic minor modifies this scale degree from the natural minor. C sharp (10[1])major has this many sharps in its key signature. Adding the fourth scale degree to a five chord gives a “dominant” chord named for this number. Depending on the (10[1])tonality, the scale degree of this number is called the subtonic or the leading tone, and it is the note directly below the tonic. (-5[1])For 10 points, give this number of players in a septet. (10[1])■END■ (10[1]0[1])

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