The tuning systems were not always reliable during the Baroque period. Why did composers use key signatures?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to encourage use of percussion
to encourage use of percussion

to avoid harsh-sounding keys
to avoid harsh-sounding keys

to avoid creating harmonies in a piece
to avoid creating harmonies in a piece

to encourage use of opera

Answer 1

to avoid creating harsh-sounding harmonies in a piece