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- Is Pachelbel's Canon the same as Canon in D?
- Are parallel diminished fifths allowed?
- What is parallel fifths in voice?
- What period is Canon in D?
Is Pachelbel's Canon the same as Canon in D?
Pachelbel's Canon, byname of Canon and Gigue in D Major, musical work for three violins and ground bass (basso continuo) by German composer Johann Pachelbel, admired for its serene yet joyful character. It is Pachelbel's best-known composition and one of the most widely performed pieces of Baroque music.
Are parallel diminished fifths allowed?
Unequal Fifths: Parallel Fifths to Diminished Fifths
The top voices (soprano and alto) move from a perfect fifth to a diminished fifth. This is perfectly acceptable in 4-part writing. ... This is also perfectly fine in 4-part writing.
What is parallel fifths in voice?
In music, consecutive fifths, or parallel fifths, are progressions in which the interval of a perfect fifth is followed by a different perfect fifth between the same two musical parts (or voices): for example, from C to D in one part along with G to A in a higher part.
What period is Canon in D?
Canon in D was written by Johann Pachelbel, who was a German composer in the Baroque period (Think late 17th century). It was originally written for 3 violins and a basso continuo.
