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cycle of fifths

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.04 in modern English

Syllables
cy-cle of -fifths
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

cycles of fifths (plural) circle of fifths (alternative)

Questions

What does cycle of fifths mean?
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.

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