What is Pachelbel's Canon?
'''Pachelbel's Canon''' (also known as '''Canon in D major''' or just '''Canon in D''') is the most famous piece of music by [[Johann Pachelbel]]. It was written in or around the time period of [[1680]], as a piece of [[chamber music]] for three [[violin]]s and [[basso continuo]], but it has been arranged for many other instruments since then. It is well known for its [[chord progression]]. Pachelbel's Canon is often played at [[wedding]]s. == Listen == This is Pachelbel's Canon played on a [[piano]]: [[Image:Pachelbel's Canon.ogg]] {{music-stub}} [[Category:Chamber music compositions]] [[Category:Compositions in D major]]