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Canon
01
canyon, ravin
a deep, narrow ravine formed by the erosive action of a river in a dry region, often with steep sides
Exemples
Flash floods carved the winding canon over centuries.
Les crues éclair ont creusé le canon sinueux au fil des siècles.
02
critère, canon, règles
generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
Exemples
The principles of classical music theory form the canon that composers often adhere to when creating new pieces.
Les principes de la théorie de la musique classique forment le canon auquel les compositeurs adhèrent souvent lorsqu'ils créent de nouvelles œuvres.
03
canon
a polyphonic composition in which each voice or instrument enters successively, repeating the main theme after a fixed interval
Exemples
The choir performed a canon, layering the melody in perfect harmony.
La chorale a interprété un canon, superposant la mélodie en une harmonie parfaite.
04
canon
a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion
Exemples
The Bible and the Quran are foundational texts in the religious canon of Christianity and Islam, respectively.
La Bible et le Coran sont des textes fondateurs dans le canon religieux du christianisme et de l'islam, respectivement.
05
canon, liste des saints
a list of saints officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church
Exemples
The Church updates the canon to include new saints.
L'Église met à jour le canon pour inclure de nouveaux saints.
06
chanoine, chanoine
a clergy member who belongs to the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church
Exemples
He was appointed canon after decades of service to the church.
Il a été nommé chanoine après des décennies de service à l'église.
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