A catalogue of saints acknowledged and canonized in the Roman Catholic Church.

A member of a cathedral chapter; a person who possesses a prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church.

The largest size of type having a specific name; -- so called from having been used for printing the canons of the church.

the title of a priest who serves on the staff cathedral, except that the head staff priest of the cathedral is the dean; the canon is addressed as "The Rev. Canon Jane A. Doe" Salutation in letter: "Dear Canon Doe" or "Dear Ms. Doe".

members of the cathedral chapter, or a collegiate church's chapter. Also, a member of non-monastic religious community living under a rule. Whereas the regular canons ( canonici regulares) took a monastic vow, the secular canons ( cononici saeculares) did not, and were therefore entitled to more personal freedom, living in their own houses with their own posessions. Many secular canons came from noble families. Their numbers increased significantly after the 10th century, due to growing benefices.

From the Greek word for measuring rod, this refers among other meanings to the rule by which something was judged, and particularly to the official list of books judged to be authoritative scriptures by a given community. The Dead Sea Scrolls included all biblical books except Esther, but also variant forms of the biblical books (e.g., Reworked Pentateuch, Pseudo-Daniel) and apocryphal/pseudepigraphic literature (e.g., Jubilees, ben Sira) which may well have been "canonical" or authoritative for the Dead Sea sect and other groups in Second Temple Judaism.

(Gr., "measuring rod.") Normative collection of Scripture, held to be revealed by God and serving as the basis of religious authority. Among Jews, Catholics, and Protestants, the canons differ in books included and in order.

code of law; an established principle; a basis for judgment; a standard or criterion; books of the Bible officially accepted as Holy Scripture; works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic -church law -an official list -complete works

Refers to all the books in the Bible, also known as the Holy Canon.

A collection of books accepted as holy scripture.

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An ecclesiastical law or regulation of the diocese/province/national Church or an honorary title conferred by a bishop on a priest or (if the canons of the diocese permit) on a lay member of the Church.

Sacred books considered normative. Books considered to be part of the Bible.

A Greek reference to a "reed" or measuring rule. This pertains to those writings which are considered to be sacred or divinely inspired.

Quasi-concretized in the eleventh century, the Canon is the list of officially acknowledged Christian Scriptures. The Canon of the New Testament consists of 27 books that were assemble during the fourth century A.D.

A list which serves as a "rule" or "measuring rod".

a clergyman belonging to the staff of a cathedral.

the list of Biblical books; a set of teachings which provide one's "rule of life"

From the Greek "kanon," which referred to a "standard." A canon is a list of wriitngs considered authoritative, or in the case of the Old and New Testament canons, writings considered divinely inspired. The canon of Hebrew scriptures was not officially determined in Judaism until around 90 AD; for Christians, the New Testament canon was not officially determined until the late fourth century AD.

a collection of sacred holy books.

what happened in the movie/on the show, etc. the rules of the fictional universe in which the fanfic is set.

Books of the Bible officially accepted by the Church.

One of a body of dignitaries attached to a cathedral or a collegiate church, or a member of certain religious orders.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy; "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society"

a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

a collection of authorative books

a collection of hymns in nine odes that honors the Savior, the Mother of God, a saint, a holy day

a combination of a number of hymns or chants (generally nine) of three or four strophes each

a composition written strictly according to rule

a diocesean presbyter attached to the cathedral whose duty as a member of the cathedral chapter is to celebrate solemn liturgical functions in the cathedral

a hymn composed of eight or, in remembrance of the nine Canticles of the Old Testament, of nine different songs, each of which has a peculiar construction and consists of three, four and, originally, more strophes

a kind of priest, specifically a priest who normally lives with a group of other priests, as a member of an order

a later poetic form dating from the seventh century consisting of series of hymns, divided into stanzas called odes

a member of the Christian clergy who was responsible for administering a cathedral or collegiate church

a part of the Church service consisting of nine odes

a priest who is specifically attached to a cathedral and has some responsibility in its organisation

a rule adopted by a council

a series of hymns, sung at the Orthros service

An ecclesiastical law or code of laws established by a church council; a collection of principles, rules, standards, or norms (Also see "Canon of Proportions")

set of rules; often used as "a canon of proportions," that is a set of agreed upon proportions for the depiction of the human body

the root of this word means "rule" or "measurement"; in terms of television shows and movies, canon means the historical standard around which a show is written. In other words, canon is what actually happens in context, on screen.

The books of the Bible that are recognized by the church as inspired

a member of clergy on the staff of a cathedral or collegiate church, or a title of honour within a diocese

a ruler or measuring rod; a list of books accepted as genuinely inspired and authoritative.

a member of the chapter, the body who presides over a cathedral, or other important religious house.

a pairing that is true to the show, movie, book, life etc. in other words, a pairing that already exists in "reality" as we know it. for example, Aragorn & Arwen are already a couple in the books, therefore they're canon. canon also refers to the charcterisation of the people involved and events that took place in the show.

The title of a priest who serves on the staff cathedral, except that the head staff priest of the cathedral is the dean; the canon is addressed as "The Rev. Canon John H. Williams" Salutation in letter: "Dear Canon Williams".

a regulation or rule decreed by a church council.

The writings which are accepted as being inspired of God. In reality, the accepted canon of Scripture is the acknowledgment by men of the process of inspiration which has already been acted out by God. Jehovah's Witnesses (and many in Christendom) recognize the 66 books of the Bible as the canon.

name given to the vicars and priests of a Collegiate church

denotes a collection or list of books accepted as an authoritative rule of faith and practice. The Christian canon varies according to Protestant, Roman Catholic, or Eastern Orthodox traditions (Soulen, Handbook of Biblical Criticism).

A list of books. eg Canon of Old Testament - those books found in the Old Testament

In church law, the written rules that provide a code of laws for the governance of the church.

Literally, "a rule." It describes (1) the inspired Books of the Bible—the Canon of Scripture; (2) the rules and decrees issued by the early Church (see Acts 15:23-29) and by Ecumenical Councils—Canon Law; and (3) certain parts of worship, such as the Liturgical Canon or the Canon of Matins.

A rule, for example, of proportion. The ancient Greeks considered beauty to be a matter of 'correct' proportion, for the human figure and for buildings.

In the context of a Cathedral, a Canon is a Priest who reports to the Dean. It is also a set of rules that govern a church (as in Canon Law). Or it is the official list of the books of the bible (the Scriptural Canon).

n. Any rule or law.

Many other books were written than those in the Bible, which might have been included. Over the centuries, much work and prayer went into deciding which books were included, and which were not. The basic meaning of the word canon is a rule or measure. The books measured to be inspired by God were therefore included in "the Canon". (DTC)

From the Greek, meaning rule. Applies to a rule given by a Priest to a wor­shiper after confession for spiritual healing and strength and is also applied to the collection of hymns sung at Matins.

a set of hymns and verses sung to a particular saint or in honor of a feast; a rule or decree of an historic church council.

Greek for rule, norm, standard, measure. Designates the Canon of Sacred Scripture, the list of books recognized by the Church as inspired by the Holy Spirit.

designation of specific scriptures as authoritative and central to religious belief

The Canon is a series of nine Canticles (or Odes) containing a number of Troparia in each, as well as a Theme Song (Irmos). The Canons are found at Matins, Compline, and certain other services in the Liturgical Cycle. Originally the nine Biblical Canticles were sung and short refrains inserted between each verse of the Canticle, but in time the Canticles themselves dropped out of general usage (except during Great Lent) and only the Theme Song (or Irmos), based on the theme of the original Canticle, and the refrains (now expanded) remained. The Second Ode is sung only as part of the Lenten Cycle and a tenth Biblical Canticle, the Magnificat is almost always sung after the Eighth Ode of the Canon.

From the Greek word for measuring rod, this refers among other meanings to the rule by which something was judged, and particularly to the official list of books judged to be authoritative scriptures by a given community. The Protestant canon of the Old Testament largely follows the Jewish canon. It is therefore smaller than the Catholic canon, which includes several of the extra books found in the early Greek translation of scripture, the Septuagint (see Comparison of Jewish and Christian Canons). The Eastern Orthodox churches, which still use the actual Greek version of the Old Testament, recognize all of the Septuagint's extra books in their canon.

rod, ruler] The books of the Bible by which alone all is to be measured

Residential Canons are part of the cathedral chapter. They are based at a cathedral and assist the Dean in its running. Honorary Canons form part of a wider organisation known as the ‘college of canons'. They are usually senior priests in the diocese who are based mostly in parishes. Recently they have been supplemented by ecumenical canons from other denominations and by lay canons who are not ordained but have an interest in cathedral affairs.

1) A church law. National canons are adopted by General Convention and pertain to all dioceses, churches, clergy, etc. which are part of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America. Diocesan canons are adopted by Diocesan Council and pertain to the local diocese. 2) A person appointed by the bishop to the bishop's staff, or one appointed by the dean of a cathedral to the cathedral's staff. A canon may be a cleric or a lay person.

A rule or standard, often in the form of a list. The Canon of Scripture is the list of all of the books of the Bible accepted by the Church as inspired. The Canon of Saints is the list of all of the holy men and women whose heavenly birthdays are commemorated by the Church. The canon law consists of the canons, or laws, of the Church. The officers of a cathedral or diocese are called "canons" (in Latin, "canonici," or canonical men) because they are on the list of such officers.

The sacred writings which have been accepted as the official books of the Bible.

Scriptural texts officially accepted by a church as authentic and immutable.

A law of the Catholic Church.

The authorized collection of material constituting the sacred writings of a religious community; the material is believed to have special, usually divine, authority; the Hebrew Bible is the canon of the Jewish community; the Old and New Testaments (respectively with and without the Apocrypha) are the canon of the Roman Catholic and Protestant Christian communities. See Introduction.

An ecclesiastical rule or law adopted by General Convention or by Diocesan Convention. Also, a member of the clergy on the staff of a cathedral or of a bishop.

A group of laws and rules made by a church. An ecclesiastical law or code of laws established by a church council; a collection of principles, rules, standards, or norms.

A canon (from the Latin canonicus, itself derived from the Greek κανωνικος 'relating to a rule') is a priest who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule (canon).

The Star Trek canon is usually defined as being comprised of the television series Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, and the ten motion pictures, and excluding everything else.http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/help/faqs/faq/676.html What is considered Star Trek "canon"? FAQ entry at the official http://www.startrek.com/ Star Trek website. URL retrieved 25th November 2006.

A canon is a structured hymn used in a number of Eastern Orthodox services. It consists of nine odes, sometimes called canticles or songs depending on the translation, based on compositions (also called odes) found in the Bible and with one exception, the Old Testament.

Musical procedure where a second voice is generated by following a rule (or "canon"). Usually the following voice imitates the leading voice at the unison, beginning at some specificed distance afterward. But the process can be far more complex: it can take place at any interval (imitation at the half step, for example), can involve several voices, and can even require them to go backwards or to invert each interval. The important thing is the strictness of following the rule. An example of complex canon, from Josquin's Missa Pange Lingua, is given on p. 93 of the book; other examples are the medieval canon Sumer is icumen in (see p. 82) and Pachelbel's famous canon (see p. 118).

A musical term that can be applied to dance indicating a composition in which two or more parts recur, repeat, or inter-related

(1) Strict imitation, in which one voice imitates another at a staggered time interval; (2) a piece that uses canon throughout, such as "Row, Row, Row Your Boat."

The method of composition for several voices in which different voices sing the same melody, one after the other, in either the same or different degrees of the scale.

Repeated, overlapping tune.

A musical device in which a melody is stated in one voice and then repeated by one or more other voices. The popular round, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, is a simple example.

The consecutive duplication of a spoken C-1 text (or analogous expletive musical structure) at any melodic interval.

a musical form that uses exact imitation

A contrapuntal form in two or more (voice or instrumental) parts in which the melody is introduced by one part and then repeated by the next (and so on) before each previous part has finished (i.e., such that overlapping of parts occurs).

a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts

a composition made up of one theme which is repeated in all voices

a composition with strict counterpiont in which each voice exactly imitates the previous voice at a fixed distance

a counterpoint form, where all the voices have the same melody beginning at different times, and at the same or different pitch

a kind of musical closed-circuit, whereas a fugue opens out, expanding with new fantasy and invention as new material is added

a melody that sounds good when you play it on top of itself, a little bit out of sync

a musical form and compositional technique based on the principle of strict imitation, in which an initial melody is imitated at a specified time interval by one or more parts, either at the unison (the same pitch) or at some other pitch

a piece of music in which a single theme is repeatedly played

a piece of music that uses imitative counterpoint (see fugue )

a polyphonic composition in which one part is imitated by others in such a way that the successive entries of the melody overlap

a species of polyphonic composition in which all the voices are derived from a single melody begun in succession according to the instruction or "rule" (i

The !-- popup("cannon","CANNON"); //-- cannon made its first appearance during the 1300s in the popular caccia of the Medieval era. It was abandoned at the turn of the next century and reappeared with new popularity during the latter part of the 1400s. The new canon employed some interesting techniques. 1. Mensuration canons-several voices carrying the same melody at different rates of speed. 2. Retrograde canons-the melody is sung backwards. 3. Augmentation canons-the time values of the notes increase in the imitating voice. 4. Double canons-four parts with two different melodies, each canonically imitated. (55)

(music) a two or more part composition in which each part is identical to the other but each voice enters at different times. Rounds such as "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" are a type of canon.(dance) a single theme or movement sequence that is executed by two or more dancers at different times. The following are examples of dance canons. In these examples each number represents a dance movement or sequence of a given duration. For each pair of dancers, A and B a repetition of the same number represents the same movement or sequence. Left to right represents the passage of time. In each example numbers directly above and below each other represent movements taking place at the same time. (These examples also would apply to music, where the number represent musical phrases): Canon Example 1 Dancer A: 1234  5678 Dancer B:  1234  5678 Canon Example 2 Dancer A: 12345678 Dancer B:  12345678 Canon Example 3 Dancer A:  1234 Dancer B:  2341 Dancer C:  3412 Dancer D:  4123

similar to a round, in which each part enters in a specific sequence with the same melody until the piece is brought to a satisfactory end

a melody stated in one instrument and repeated exactly in others, like a round

a type of counterpoint where one musical phrase is played at the same time as itself at another interval in time, the first voice is called the antecedent and the second the consequent

a choreographic device or structure in which movements introduced by one dancer are repeated exactly by subsequent dancers in turn, e.g., Mexican wave

a piece for two or more voices or parts, in which the melody (or rhythm) introduced by the first part is exactly imitated by second (and subsequent) overlapping parts

the strictest form of imitation; an extended melody is imitated strictly in one or more other parts. Usually the imitation occurs at a relatively close distance(such as a measure apart, as in the Brahms motet discussed above, between the tenors and bass II (also sopranos and alto II); though in the Brahms motet discussed above, there is also a canon between the men's and women's parts, nine measures apart. The imitation must include the same intervals (major thirds must remain, for example, and not be changed to minor thirds, as is common in a fugue), but the actual pitches may vary. That is to say, the original melody might begin on B, but the imitation begins on C; moving from one pitch to the next, however, all original intervals are precisely maintained.

Similar to a "round" (like "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"): a melody is taken up, note for note, by alternating voices. The best-known classical work of this kind is the Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel.

"Rule". In counterpoint, a melody that is repeated exactly by a different voice, entering a short interval after the original voice.

Two or more parts that have the same melody but start at different points.

Type of composition in which one musical line strictly imitates another at a fixed distance throughout.

(Latin) "Rule." The strictest form of counterpoint. After the initial statement of a melody in one "voice," all subsequent "voices" must imitate that melody exactly (note for note), or with only minimal adjustments. The melody must be composed so that it sounds "correct" when played "against" itself. The imitatations may begin on the same pitch, or on another pitch (in which case all the notes will have to be "transposed" to maintain the integrity of the melody). Canons are usually part of larger works; perhaps the most renowned collection of canons is contained in J.S. Bach's Musical Offering. "Row, Row, your Boat" is a familiar example of a simple canon.

A piece where the same melody is used by everybody but each group starts at a different time and the parts overlap each other. eg.Frere Jacques, London's Burning

literally, "rule"; a technique in which one line is repeated in its entirety by another following a pre-established rule (e.g. "wait four beats then play the melody starting at the same pitch"). The instructions do not have to be written out--they can be left as a puzzle for the performer to solve.

piece of music in which everyone confusingly sings the same tune, but not at the same time, or even the same pitch

Strict imitative polyphony, with the identical melody appearing in each voice, but at staggered intervals; standard in vocal polyphony.

Choreographic form that reflects the musical form of the same name, in which individuals and groups perform the same movement/phrase beginning at different times.

The same melody sung or played by one or more parts, beginning one after another; all parts end together.

A melody that can be sung against itself in imitation. Also called a round.

A musical form in which a melody is imitated exactly in one or more parts. Similar to a round.

A passage, movement sequence, or piece of music in which the parts are done in succession, overlapping one another.

A polyphonic composition in which one part is imitated by one or more other parts that eventually overlap.

A choreographic form in which groups perform the same single theme or sequence at different times so that it overlaps.

Exact imitation of the melody in one voice by another, continued for more than one phrase. Best known example: a round.

A kind of counterpoint where one voice begins, followed by another voice singing the same tune. Like a round.

In music, a canon is a contrapuntal composition that employs a melody with one or more imitations of the melody played after a given duration (e.g. quarter rest, one measure, etc.). The initial melody is called the leader, while the imitative melody is called the follower which is played in a different voice. The follower must be created from the leader by being either an exact replication of the rhythms and intervals of the leader, or a transformation such as those listed in "types of canons" (below).

What has actually happened onscreen.

general] The source material. No more, no less. If something is explicitly found in the novel -- or the musical, depending on how strict one's interpretation -- it is canon. If not, then not. Not being canon does not necessarily mean something is bad, but it does mean that it is disputable. See also fanon. Marcelin Enjolras and Other Pitfalls

An adjective referring to a character, event, plotline, etc., which happened "for real"; the actual professional source material.

Anything which appeared in the actual series/movie and therefore can be "proven" to be a genuine aspect of the show or character. If we saw the character eating cats in an episode, it is canon that he/she/it eats cats, no matter how much we dislike the idea.

Canon is a term used to describe things that have actually happened on the shows (BtVS & AtS in this case) or been specifically referred to as having happened in the past. This means that Buffy and Angel consummating their relationship exactly one time (in this universe, not the I will remember you-verse, put down that flame-thrower) is canon. Angel having been in Rome is canon as well, as it was shown in flashbacks, Angel being in the Tower of London at some point is also canon even though it was never shown, just mentioned in the Pylean Trilogy. There is some debate about events that take place in the BtVS and AtS novels being canon as Joss Whedon has told many a soul he pays no attention to those whatsoever, meaning Angel could have a butt-baby in the novels and it would have no relevance to the show. I will be compiling an Angel novel Timeline over the summer and I will leave it to the masses to decide if it shall serve as canon or not.

The official facts that have been told to the fandom in the original and in interviews with the author/producer etc. Canon's counterpart is "fanon."

In the context of fiction, the canon of a fictional universe comprises those novels, stories, films, etc. that are considered to be genuine, and those events, characters, settings, etc. that are considered to have inarguable existence within the fictional universe. In order for a setting to appear cohesive, especially in fictions that contain multiple parts, both creators and audiences sometimes find it useful to define what has and has not "actually happened" in that universe. Items that are considered canon usually come from the original source of the fictional universe while non-canon material comes from adaptations, spin-offs or unofficial items, often in different media.

The set of writings regarded as authoritative within a religion.

a collection of books with such immense literary merit that they simply must be read in order for a person to consider himself educated

Works generally considered by scholars, critics, and teachers to be the most important to read and study.

The works generally considered to be the most important to read and that collectively constitute the masterpieces of literature. Since the 1960s, the traditional English and American literary canons, consisting mostly of works by white male writers, have been expanding to include many female writers and writers of varying ethnic backgrounds

when applied to an individual author, canon (like oeuvre) means the sum total of works written by that author. When used generally, it means the range of works that a consensus of scholars, teachers, and readers of a particular time and culture consider "great" or "major." This second sense of the word is a matter of debate since the literary canon in Europe and America has long been dominated by the works of white men. During the last several decades, the canon in the United States has expanded considerably to include more works by women and writers from various ethnic and racial backgrounds.

In art, the body of unquestionably important artists (DWMs-- dead white males) and works. Until recently the canon was seldom challenged, and changed at a sluggish pace. Now it's being relentlessly challenged by art historians and critics recovering forgotten and ignored artists (especially by women, non-whites, and outsiders) both within and outside the Western world. The scope of what is considered art has been widening as new fields, including photography, performance art, video, crafts, and design, are added to what amounts to an ever-increasing canon. Postmodernism, however, has put in question the very idea of an irreducible list of masters and masterpieces. So, when referring to the canon today, one should specify what sort of canon one means.

An accepted or sanctioned body of literary works considered to be permanently established and of high quality.

Body of work considered to represent the highest literary standards.

A collection of works recognized as an authoritative list or standard of intellectual and cultural traditions. The literary canon, for example, represents a collection of works deemed to represent exemplars of quality in literature. ( learn more)

Canon is a term which refers to the authoritative nature of a specific event. Events that take place within the internal reality of the Post-Crisis, mainstream DC Universe are considered canon, whereas other events may be subject to interpretation, such as Pre-Crisis material, alternate realities, dream sequences and licensed properties. Events that take place in genre-specific environments such as Starfire or Spanner's Galaxy are likewise considered non-canon. See also, Retcon.