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1. cycle of fifths (plural cycles of fifths) (music theory) A sequence of bass notes at intervals of a perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In equal temperament the sequence repeats every twelve tones, forming a cycle. Source: ecdict

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cycle fifths sequence cycles bass equal fifth forming intervals lower music note notes perfect plural previous repeats temperament theory tones twelve

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