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BACH motif

BACH motif 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.

Noun

BACH motif (plural BACH motifs)

  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.
    • The BACH motif:
      {bes'a'cb'}

Forms of BACH motif

pluralBACH motifs

Origin of BACH motif

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

Questions about BACH motif

What does BACH motif mean?
BACH motif means a sequence of four notes (B flat, A, C, B natural), included in a piece of music as a homage to Johann Sebastian Bach.
What part of speech is BACH motif?
BACH motif is a noun.
What is the plural of BACH motif?
The plural of BACH motif is BACH motifs.

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