Canon | Definition
Canon
A Canon is a piece, or section of music, in which a melody or phrase is repeated by another voices or instruments. The second voice or instrument begins before the previous one has finished, which results in an echo type effect. Most commonly, a canon may be most commonly seen in a round, during which each voice begins again when it reaches the end of the melody, creating a Perpeual Canon.Click Here to Return to the main Music Glossary page
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