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Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37

Johann Pachelbel · 1653–1706 · German
For 3 violins, continuo
Also known as Pachelbel's Canon · Canon in D · Kanon
Level 2 · Intermediate — about ABRSM 5 · RCM 6, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
With continuo
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 6 min
Composed
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Era
Baroque

Notes

Three violins in canon over a ground bass; the later variations run in fast notes

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