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A sequence of bass notes at intervals of one perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In twelve-tone equal temperament the sequence repeats every twelve tones, forming a cycle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: music theory
Examples
- The composition modulates upwards through the cycle of fifths, eventually returning to the original key.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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Across languages
Translations
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Czech:
kvintový kruh
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Danish:
kvintcirkel
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Dutch:
kwintencirkel
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Faroese:
kvintsirkul
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Finnish:
kvinttiympyrä
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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French:
cycle des quintes
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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German:
Quintenzirkel
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Icelandic:
fimmundahringurinn
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Polish:
koło kwintowe
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Polish:
okrąg kwintowy
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
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Russian:
кви́нтовый круг
(kvíntovyj krug)
— music theory: sequence of bass notes
