Canon In D
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Johann Pachelbel was baptized in Nuremberg, Germany September 1, 1653. Pachelbel moved to Vienna in 1671 where he became the deputy organist at the Imperial Chapel (
Pachelbel is credited with developing the “cantus firmus” chorale (www.byu.edu). This consists of the chorale melody in long notes, one phrase at a time, each phrase preceded by fore imitation in the accompanying voices.
The piece of music that Pachelbel wrote that I have chosen, is Canon in D Major. This piece was written around 1680
(http: //dialspace.dial.pipex.com). In Pachelbel’s era, he was better known for his scared church pieces. Canon in D became more popular in the 20th century that it ever was in the baroque period. Canon in D has been used in major films such as Father of the Bride and Ordinary People, television ads for Threshers Wines, Pure New Wool, British Gas, various other songs and it was played at Princess Diane’s funeral (ibid).
What Canon means to me-ocean cd-ocean shore-1996
Firstborn cd-every night.
Works Cited
“Johann Pachelbel” Northern Arizona University 13