Definition: A contrapuntal composition in which one melodic voice is strictly imitated by one or more other voices after a specified time delay (e.g., “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”).
The Savvy Take: Canons are the ultimate test of hand independence. You can’t just listen to the “overall” sound; you have to listen to two distinct timelines happening at once. Practice singing one voice while playing the other to truly separate them in your brain.