cycle of fifths

Noun

 * 1)  A sequence of bass notes at intervals of one perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In twelve-tone equal temperament the sequence repeats every twelve tones, forming a cycle.
 * The composition modulates upwards through the cycle of fifths, eventually returning to the original key.

Translations

 * Czech: kvintový kruh
 * Danish: kvintcirkel
 * Dutch: kwintencirkel
 * Faroese: kvintsirkul
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 * Icelandic: fimmundahringurinn
 * Polish: koło kwintowe
 * Russian: