cycle of fifths

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Englisch - Englisch
A sequence of bass notes at intervals of a perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In equal temperment the sequence repeats every twelve tones, forming a cycle

The composition modulates upwards through the cycle of fifths, eventually returning to the original key.

cycle of fifths

    Silbentrennung

    cy·cle of fifths

    Türkische aussprache

    saykıl ıv fîfs

    Aussprache

    /ˈsīkəl əv ˈfəfs/ /ˈsaɪkəl əv ˈfɪfs/
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