Various continental composers wrote in a similar vein, but all called their work canons. The most prolific was Michael Haydn, whose work remained unpublished until very recently. He encouraged his neighbours in Salzburg, the Mozarts, to sing and write canons, and several by Wolfgang are extant, including two MS originals in BL.
Various European composers wrote music in a comparable style, but all referred to their works as canons. The most prolific was Michael Haydn, whose work remained unpublished until recently. He encouraged his neighbors in Salzburg, the Mozarts, to sing and compose canons, and several by Wolfgang are extant.