Pachelbel

American  

[pah-kuhl-bel, pahkh-uhl-bel] / ˈpɑ kəlˌbɛl, ˈpɑx əlˌbɛl /

noun

1. Johann 1653–1706, German organist and composer.

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Pachelbel British  

/ ˈpɑkəlbɛl /

noun

1. Johann (ˈjohan). 1653–1706, German organist and composer, noted esp for his popular Canon in D Major

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Example Sentences

Inside, people chatted while extra-slow renditions of Beethoven’s “Für Elise” and Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” served as a soothing soundtrack.

From Los Angeles Times

And for curious newcomers, it can be difficult to get beyond algorithmic loops of Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major” and Mozart’s “Rondo Alla Turca.”

From New York Times

Sitting with one leg tucked under her, she gently guided him through Pachelbel’s Canon; he was about as pleased as a teen encouraged to practice before a stranger could be.

From New York Times

There’s an aerialist, a ballerina, and a string quartet that plays, among other things, Pachelbel’s “Canon” and Europe’s “The Final Countdown.”

From The Verge

Ms. Moïse was dressed in black, and wore pearls, and Pachelbel’s Canon could be heard in the background.

From New York Times