German

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Etymology

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From Quinte (fifth) +‎ -n- +‎ Zirkel (circle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈkvɪntn̩t͡sɪʁkl̩]
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  • Hyphenation: Quin‧ten‧zir‧kel

Noun

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Quintenzirkel m (strong, genitive Quintenzirkels, plural Quintenzirkel)

  1. (music) cycle of fifths

Declension

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