CANON
Directed by Norman McLaren, Grant Munro · 1964
Animation and live action playfully illustrate the musical canon, showing the patterns a round can take as voices enter one after another.
A witty, wordless lesson in musical rounds from animation master Norman McLaren.
This short animation explores the “canon”, a form of musical "round" in which each singer picks up the words and tune of a song after the preceding singer. Through a combination of animation and live action, this lively
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