What is the correct definition of canon (of Western music)?
A. one of the most popular forms for the first movement of a symphony
B. the standard repertoire of classical music played often in music halls today
C. a large-scale, four-movement work
D. a Classical era musical form that utilizes the ABACA pattern
E. a contrapuntal form in which the voices individually enter and each in turn duplicate exactly the melody that the first voice played or sang
Answer (2)
A canon in Western music is a contrapuntal form where voices enter one after the other, each duplicating the melody of the first voice. This technique showcases the importance of imitation and is prevalent in compositions from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. A well-known example is Pachelbel's Canon in D. ;
A canon in Western music is a contrapuntal form where voices enter one after another, each duplicating the melody of the first voice. This technique highlights imitation and was commonly used by composers during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, such as in Pachelbel's "Canon in D." The correct choice from the given options is E.
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