enigma canon

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Noun enigma canon has 1 sense

enigma canon, enigmatic canon, enigmatical canon, riddle canon - a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)
--₁ is a kind of canon

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Enigma Canon

Noun

1. A baffling or puzzling person or thing.

Example sentence: The disappearance of the painting was an enigma canon that baffled the investigators.

Noun

2. A mysterious or difficult-to-understand passage, especially in a literary work or music composition.

Example sentence: The author cleverly inserted an enigma canon in the final chapter of the novel, leaving readers puzzled.

Noun

3. In music, a composition technique where a melody is introduced by one voice and then imitated by another voice with a time delay.

Example sentence: The enigma canon in the symphony showcased the mastery of the composer's musical craftsmanship.

Adjective

1. Referring to or relating to an enigma canon.

Example sentence: The ensemble performed a stunning rendition of the enigma canon piece.