cycle of fifths
nounDefinitions
A sequence of bass notes at intervals of one perfect fifth lower than the previous note.…
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.
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for cycle of fifths. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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