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Circle of Fifths and Key Relationships
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Which statement best describes how the circle of fifths illustrates the relationship among closely related keys in Western music?

A

It arranges keys based on their historical development, with older keys at the top and newer ones at the bottom

B

It shows adjacent keys differing by only one accidental, with clockwise movement adding sharps or removing flats

C

It displays keys in alphabetical order, with no consideration for accidentals or key relationships

D

It groups keys by their relative minors, showing parallel major-minor relationships in concentric circles

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