crab canon

crab can·yon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krab kan-yuh n]
- /kræb ˈkæn yən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krab kan-yuh n]
- /kræb ˈkæn yən/

Definitions of crab canon words

noun crab canon a canon in which the imitating voice repeats the notes of the theme in reverse order 3
noun crab canon a canon in which the imitating voice is the theme in retrograde motion. 1
noun crab canon (music) A contrapuntal composition in which one melody is superimposed on the same melody in reverse. 0

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Parts of speech for Crab canon

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crab canon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crab canon usage trend in Literature

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