crab canon

Questions

What does crab canon mean?

A contrapuntal composition in which one melody is superimposed on the same melody in reverse

Where does crab canon come from?

From the mistaken medieval notion that crabs move backwards.

How to pronounce crab canon

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “crab canon” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.