What do parallel scales share?
A.The same accidentals
B. The same solfege syllables
C. The same pattern of a whole and a half steps
D.The same starting note
D. The same starting note
C. The same pattern of a whole and a half steps
To determine what parallel scales share, we can break down each option and analyze them.
A. The same accidentals: Accidentals refer to the additional sharps or flats that are not included in the key signature. Since parallel scales have the same tonic (or starting note), they also have the same key signature. Consequently, parallel scales share the same accidentals.
B. The same solfege syllables: Solfege syllables are a system of syllables used to assign specific pitches within a musical scale. Different scales, including parallel scales, can have varying solfege syllables assigned to their individual pitches. Therefore, parallel scales do not necessarily share the same solfege syllables.
C. The same pattern of a whole and a half steps: Scales are made up of a specific pattern of whole steps (W) and half steps (H). For example, the major scale follows the pattern W-W-H-W-W-W-H. Although parallel scales have the same tonic, they do not necessarily follow the same pattern of whole and half steps. Therefore, parallel scales do not share the same pattern of a whole and a half steps.
D. The same starting note: Parallel scales are defined as scales that share the same tonic or starting note. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Parallel scales share the same starting note.
In summary, while parallel scales may share the same starting note and the same accidentals, they do not share the same solfege syllables or the same pattern of whole and half steps.