Kanon Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kanon" is used as noun with the meaning of "canon", "set of rules" or "principles".

Essential properties of "Kanon"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Kanon
  • Plural: die Kanons

Meanings of "Kanon" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Set of generally accepted rules or principles in a field"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der literarische Kanon umfasst viele klassische Werke.The literary canon includes many classic works.
  2. Im musikalischen Kanon gibt es feste Kompositionsregeln.In the musical canon, there are fixed composition rules.
  3. Der Kanon der Kunstgeschichte wird oft diskutiert.The canon of art history is often discussed.

2.) "Musical composition where voices imitate each other"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein berühmter Kanon ist 'Bruder Jakob'.A famous canon is 'Frère Jacques'.
  2. Der Kanon ist eine beliebte Form in der Chormusik.The canon is a popular form in choral music.
  3. Mozart schrieb einen humorvollen Kanon für seine Freunde.Mozart wrote a humorous canon for his friends.

3.) "List of important or representative literary works"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kanon der Weltliteratur wird oft in Schulen gelehrt.The canon of world literature is often taught in schools.
  2. Viele Autoren streben danach, in den Kanon aufgenommen zu werden.Many authors strive to be included in the canon.
  3. Der Kanon verändert sich mit der Zeit.The canon changes over time.
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