English Explanatory Dictionary

BACH motif

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

BACH motif BACH motifs

Etymology

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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