English

Noun

circle of fifths ‎(plural circles of fifths)

1. Alternative form of cycle of fifths

   The sharp side of the circle of fifths can be read off directly from the white keys on a piano's octave (by making the appropriate jumps):
       Do–So–Re–La–Mi–Ti–Fi.
   Also, the flat side of the circle of fifths can almost be read off entirely from the black keys on a piano's octave (with the exception of Fa):
       Do–Fa–Te–Me–Le–Ra–Se.