der Kanon
Translation
canon (rule, body of work), canon (music)
Examples
Dieser Roman gehört nicht zum literarischen Kanon.
This novel does not belong to the literary canon.
Wir singen einen Kanon im Musikunterricht.
We are singing a canon in music class.
Grammar Patterns
((the canon)) the canon The canon of classical music is huge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Regel (rule), Norm (norm), Prinzip (principle)
Etymology
From Greek 'kanṓn' (rod, rule). It shares the same root as the English word 'canon'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English 'canon'. Think of the 'canon' of classic literature, or Pachelbel's Canon for the musical meaning.