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canon

[kan-uhn] / ˈkæn ən /


NOUN
a body of the most important, influential or superior works in music, literature, or art
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Rather than serving as "an impartial chronographic work," the researchers suggest it may instead have functioned as "a legitimizing canon of kings, which was periodically updated to remove short-lived or parallel Neo-Assyrian rulers."

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

And for those who like their biopic by-the-numbers, the finished product is a perfectly serviceable entry into the canon.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

While several albums by the Band have become cherished parts of the classic rock canon, Levon never raked in big money.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Although Quenda joins a canon of great Sporting wingers, including Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Nani, his former coach believes he most closely resembles Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

A canon requires students to echo back a pattern, but one measure later.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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