A circle of fourths is generated by starting at any note and stepping upward by intervals of a fourth​ (five half-steps). By what factor is the frequency of a tone increased if it is raised by a​ fourth? How many fourths are required to complete the entire circle of​ fourths? How many octaves are covered in a complete circle of​ fourths?

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Answer:

a) Q₀ × 1.335 cps

b) 12 fourths

c)  5 octaves

Step-by-step explanation:

The circle of fourth is generated by starting at any note and stepping upward by intervals of a fourth(five half-steps)

(a)  By what factor is the frequency of a tone increased if it is raised by a​ fourth?

consider the following exponential growth formula :

Q = Q₀ × f °

Q = Q₀ × 1.05946 ⁿ

Substituting n = 5

Q = Q₀ × 1.05946 ⁿ

Q = Q₀  × 1.05946⁵

Q = Q₀  × 1.335 cps

Therefore, note that  five half-step higher will be increased by factor 1.335

(b)  How many fourths are required to complete the entire circle of​ fourths?

SOLUTION

In each step, number of half steps = 5

Total number of half steps in one octave = 12 half- steps

Therefore, total number of fourths required to complete the entire circle of fourths = 12 fourths

(c) Total number of half steps in one octave = 12 half-steps  

Total half steps in complete circle of fourths  

= 12×5  

= 60 half-steps

Calculating number of octaves (dividing it by 12)  

= 60/12  

= 5 octaves

  • By Q₀ × 1.335 cps factor the frequency of a tone increased if it is raised by a​ fourth.
  • 12 fourths are required to complete the entire circle of​ fourths.
  • 5 octaves are covered in a complete circle of​ fourths.

 

It is given that the circle of fourth is generated by starting at any note and stepping upward by intervals of a fourth(five half-steps)

  •   Consider the exponential growth formula :

[tex]Q = Q_0 \times f ^0\\Q = Q_0 \times 1.05946^n[/tex]

Put n = 5 in the above formula, we get

[tex]Q = Q_0 ( 1.05946 ^n)\\Q = Q_0 ( 1.05946 ^5)\\Q = Q_0 (1.335) cps[/tex]

So, by 1.335  factor the frequency of a tone increased if it is raised by a​ fourth.

  • In each step, number of half steps = 5

Total number of half steps in one octave = 12 half- steps

So, total number of fourths required to complete the entire circle of fourths = 12 fourths

  •  Total number of half steps in one octave = 12 half-steps  

Total half steps in complete circle of fourths will be  12×5  = 60 half-steps

Now, the number of octaves is [tex]\frac{60}{12} =5[/tex]  octaves.

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