cycle of fifths en · NOUN
Meanings
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(qualifier:music theory) 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.
The composition modulates upwards through the cycle of fifths, eventually returning to the original key.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circle of fifths | alternative | lexicographic | |
| cycles of fifths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (11)
is fimmundahringurinn (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · fo kvintsirkul (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · nl kwintencirkel (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · cs kvintový kruh (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · fr cycle des quintes (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · ru кви́нтовый круг (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · pl okrąg kwintowy (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · de Quintenzirkel (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · pl koło kwintowe (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · fi kvinttiympyrä (music theory: sequence of bass notes) · da kvintcirkel (music theory: sequence of bass notes)