Meaning of cycle of fifths | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
Čeština
kvintový kruh
Deutsch
Quintenzirkel
Suomi
kvinttiympyrä
Français
cycle des quintes
Nederlands
kwintencirkel
Русский
кви́нтовый круг
Examples
“The composition modulates upwards through the cycle of fifths, eventually returning to the original key.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.