BACH motif

Meaning

Noun

  • A sequence of four notes (B flat, A, C, B natural), included in a piece of music as a homage to Johann Sebastian Bach.

Origin

  • These four notes spell Bach's name; in German musical nomenclature “B” stands for B flat, whereas “H” means B natural.

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