canon

• Substantiv, das ein allgemeines Gesetz, eine Regel, einen Grundsatz oder eine Norm bezeichnet, nach der etwas beurteilt wird, oder eine Sammlung von Werken, die in einem bestimmten Bereich (z. B. Literatur, Kunst, Religion) als autoritativ oder authentisch gelten.

A noun referring to a general law, rule, principle, or standard by which something is judged, or a collection of works considered authoritative or authentic in a particular field (e.g., literature, art, religion).

1. General rule or principleB2formal

   A general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.

   Kanon

   • The canons of good taste dictate simplicity.
   • This action violates the canons of professional ethics.
   • The canons of journalism require accuracy and fairness.

   Synonymeaxiomcriteriondoctrinelawpreceptprincipleregulationrulestandard

2. Collection of accepted worksB2formal

   The body of works, literature, or music considered to be permanently established as being of the highest quality.

   Kanon

   • Shakespeare's plays are part of the Western literary canon.
   • The film is now considered a classic in the horror canon.
   • The canon of modern art includes many controversial pieces.

3. Religious decreeC1formallegal

   A church decree or law; a list of books officially accepted as part of the Bible.

   Kirchengesetz

   • The council established a new canon regarding marriage.
   • The biblical canon was finalized in the early centuries of Christianity.
   • The priest cited a canon from church law.

   Synonymedecreeedictlawordinancepreceptregulationrulestatute

4. Musical formC1formalart

   A type of musical composition in which a melody is imitated by different parts at fixed intervals.

   Kanon

   • Pachelbel's Canon is one of the most famous pieces of classical music.
   • The choir performed a canon by Bach.
   • The composer wrote a complex canon for four voices.

   Synonymecatchround