canon

• Sustantivo que designa un conjunto de obras consideradas auténticas o autoritativas en un campo (como la literatura, el arte o la religión), o una regla, principio o estándar general que sirve para juzgar algo.

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.

   Canon, regla o principio general

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

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2. Collection of accepted worksB2formal

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

   Canon (conjunto de obras aceptadas)

   • 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.

   Canon religioso

   • 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.

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4. Musical formC1formalart

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

   Canon musical

   • 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.

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