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BACH motif en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

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'}

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