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Johann Sebastian Bach

A famous German composer of the Baroque period, who lived from 1685-1750.

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Where did Johann Sebastian get his name?

Johann is the German version of the English name John, so it is a pretty common name, and Sebastian is a popular name in Germanic countries, especially in Norway.

What was the Latin inscription which Bach wrote at the beginning of his pieces?

Many (if not all) of Bach's compositions were prefaced by a statement reflecting his devotion to the God in whom he invested faith. I don't know the German text, but a comparable English translation would be "To God be the glory". Besides that, many of the music collections he composed began with a musical format called "Prelude"; among these are his famous French Suites and English Suites for keyboard instruments. Bach also prefaced many "fugues", another famous music format, for solo string instruments, keyboards, as well as vocal and instrumental groups, with "preludes". But Bach was not unlike many composers of his day, or of composers of prior or subsequent eras of music (even up to our time), in using the "prelude" to introduce many of his famous compositions.

3 different ornaments used by Baroque composers and explain what they are?

Trill - rapid alternation between two note

Mordent - rapid alternation of a single note

appoggiaturas - music ornament not necessary to carry the melodic line but clashes with the accompanying chord.

What is the Background of Toccata in E minor BWV 914?

In my opinoin the background of this great music is:

it say about the life with all its happy and sadly times.All of the notes and the sounds that we hear suddenly are bad people or it says that ther aren't any real friends here in the earth!

But it's not our falt and we shouldn't be Unjust .some of the people that we meet aren't real friends but we can have good times with them and the alow notes show this,he always look for a real friend hard and harder,at last he can find the real things and it's GOD.

What did Johann Sebastian Bach think his most famous work would be?

He had around 1130 compositions. His cantatas along with his works for voice, organ and harpsichord brings us peace of mind. His Motets were in good taste to all. I think Bach would probably think that his cantata named -Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe- in English -Jesus took the twelve under Him- was his most famous work.

Why did barny go to jail?

1. For punching the producer

2. for snorting cocaine in the Barney suit

3. he was smuggling drugs, and giving to the kids that were on the show.

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Movies with Prelude in C Major in them?

"Prelude in C Major" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a popular classical piece often used in movies to evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication. Some movies that feature this piece include "The Royal Tenenbaums" directed by Wes Anderson, "Children of a Lesser God" directed by Randa Haines, and "Hannah and Her Sisters" directed by Woody Allen. The use of this piece in these films adds a timeless and classical element to the storytelling.

What does blute nur du liebes herz mean?

It describes the sadness of one's bleeding heart, and it translates as "...just bleed, you dear heart..." in German

What vocals did Bach write in the 1720's?

Try these 2 sites (excellent):

In Weimar he composed about 30 cantatas, including the well-known funeral cantata God's Time Is the Best, and also wrote organ and harpsichord works. He began to travel throughout Germany as an organ virtuoso and as a consultant to organ builders.

In 1717 Bach began a 6-year employment as chapelmaster and director of chamber music at the court of Prince Leopold of Anhalt-K