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What does "Bach" mean in German?
What does "Bach" mean in German?
Little Brook/ Small River
How old was Bach when he lost both his parents?
How old was Bach when he lost both his parents?
10 years old
Who did Bach stay with after his parents passed, and what was this person's profession?
Who did Bach stay with after his parents passed, and what was this person's profession?
His older brother, who was a church organist.
How did Bach get his first job and where?
How did Bach get his first job and where?
Who did Bach walk 400 km to see?
Who did Bach walk 400 km to see?
Who was Bach's first wife and where did they meet?
Who was Bach's first wife and where did they meet?
Where did Bach go after spending a year in Mühlhausen?
Where did Bach go after spending a year in Mühlhausen?
What was Bach's position in Weimar?
What was Bach's position in Weimar?
Why did Bach go to jail?
Why did Bach go to jail?
Where was Bach the happiest?
Where was Bach the happiest?
Why did Bach have a second wife? What was her name and what was her profession?
Why did Bach have a second wife? What was her name and what was her profession?
Who was Bach's favourite prince and why?
Who was Bach's favourite prince and why?
Why did Bach leave his favourite prince, and where did he go?
Why did Bach leave his favourite prince, and where did he go?
What was Bach's first choice of position in Leipzig?
What was Bach's first choice of position in Leipzig?
What were Bach's responsibilities in Leipzig and how many years did he spend there?
What were Bach's responsibilities in Leipzig and how many years did he spend there?
How many of Bach's cantatas do we have today?
How many of Bach's cantatas do we have today?
Who performed Bach's cantatas during his time?
Who performed Bach's cantatas during his time?
Which are the two main churches in Leipzig?
Which are the two main churches in Leipzig?
What was the name of the group that Bach conducted at the coffee house?
What was the name of the group that Bach conducted at the coffee house?
What did Bach's wife do in Leipzig?
What did Bach's wife do in Leipzig?
What was the name of the music collection that Bach gifted his wife?
What was the name of the music collection that Bach gifted his wife?
How was Bach's relationship with his employers in Leipzig?
How was Bach's relationship with his employers in Leipzig?
Who revived Bach's music?
Who revived Bach's music?
Why is Bach famous today?
Why is Bach famous today?
Flashcards
Fugue
Fugue
A contrapuntal composition where a short melody (subject) is introduced by one voice and then imitated by other voices.
Subject
Subject
The main melodic idea in a fugue, introduced by the first voice.
Answer
Answer
The subject transposed to a different key, usually a dominant or relative key.
Exposition
Exposition
The opening section of a fugue where the subject is introduced by each voice.
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Counterpoint
Counterpoint
The art of combining multiple independent melodies simultaneously.
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Episode
Episode
A section of a fugue where the subject is not present but related material is developed.
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Stretto
Stretto
A technique in a fugue where the subject is imitated closely, sometimes overlapping.
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Pedal Point
Pedal Point
A single, sustained note held by one voice while other voices move around it.
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Inversion
Inversion
A variation of the subject where the intervals are flipped, moving in opposite directions.
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Canon
Canon
A contrapuntal composition where voices imitate each other exactly, but starting at different times.
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Bach's Life and Work
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German Meaning: Bach means "little brook" or "small river" in German.
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Parental Loss: Bach was 10 years old when he lost both parents.
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Post-Parental Care: He stayed with his older brother, a church organist.
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First Job: Bach tested organs and got his first job in Arnstadt.
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Musical Mentor: He walked 400 km to see Buxtehude.
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First Wife: Maria Barbara was his first wife, and they met in Mühlhausen.
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Weimar Move: After a year in Mühlhausen, He moved to Weimar.
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Weimar Position: His position in Weimar was Concertmaster.
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Implied Dismissal: He accepted a new position elsewhere without informing his employer.
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Happiest Place: He was happiest in Köthen.
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Second Wife: After Maria Barbara's death, he married Anna Magdalena, a court soprano singer.
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Favored Prince: Prince Leopold was his favorite due to musical support.
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Leipzig Move: Bach left the prince due to a financial crisis and marital problems, moving to Leipzig.
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Leipzig Position: His primary role was Thomaskantor.
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Leipzig Duration: He spent 27 years in Leipzig.
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Cantata Production: He composed over 200 cantatas.
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Cantata Performers: These cantatas were performed by the St. Thomas boys choir.
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Leipzig Churches: The two main churches were St. Thomas and St. Nicholas.
Bach's Work in Leipzig
- Leipzig Music Collection Gift: Bach created a music collection for his wife.
- Employer Relationship: Bach had a difficult relationship with his employers in Leipzig.
- Musical Revival: Felix Mendelssohn revived Bach's music
- Modern Fame: Bach is famous today for his musical contributions.
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