cycle of fifths

短语

词形变化

cycles of fifths 复数 cycles of fifths

别名

circle of fifths

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    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.