canon
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And Mr. Paul’s songs are skillful homages to favorite tunes from the musical-theater canon such as Billy’s “Soliloquy” from “Carousel” and “Ya Got Trouble” from “The Music Man.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Meatloaf is the most underrated order in the steakhouse canon.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
“If you’re a fan of the Sherlock Holmes canon, you’ll notice them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
If you’re new to her work, here is where to start with Groff’s sprawling canon, which spans from steamy Florida swamps to medieval abbeys with a gift for the unexpected.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
A round is a special type of canon in which the last section also fits with the first section, so that the canon can be repeated over and over without stopping.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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