cycle of fifths

cycle of fifths
A sequence of bass notes at intervals of a perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In equal temperment 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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