parallel fifths

noun

Progressions in which the interval of a perfect fifth is followed by a different perfect fifth between the same two musical parts.

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consecutive fifths
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Meanings

nounparallel fifths pl (normally plural, singular parallel fifth)

singular parallel fifth

  1. pluralplural normallyentertainmentProgressions in which the interval of a perfect fifth is followed by a different perfect fifth between the same two musical parts.

    Synonyms: consecutive fifths

Synonyms & antonyms

nounProgressions in which the interval of a perfect fifth is followed by a different perfect fifth between the same two musical parts.

Similar
consecutive fifths
Also see
consecutive fifths

Translations

Finnish rinnakkaiset kvintit
  • rinnakkaiset kvintitTranslations
French quintes parallèles
  • quintes parallèlesTranslations
Polish kwinty równoległe
  • kwinty równoległeTranslations
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APA

parallel fifths. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parallel%20fifths

MLA

“parallel fifths.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parallel%20fifths. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “parallel fifths,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parallel%20fifths.

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