Enigmatic Canon (Noun)
Meaning
A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The composer's use of an enigmatic canon added an air of mystery to the already complex piece of music.
- During the Renaissance, the enigmatic canon was a popular musical form among composers like Bach and Mozart.
- The cryptic symbols at the beginning of the sheet music were a hallmark of the enigmatic canon, challenging performers to decipher the correct entrances.
- The conductor's task was made more difficult by the enigmatic canon, which required him to interpret the obscure symbols that indicated the entrances of each part.
- The enigmatic canon was often used to showcase a composer's ingenuity and creativity, as well as the performers' skill and adaptability.