Bach

Where was Bach Born?

Eisenach, Germany

who did Bach re-marry & how many kids survived?

Anna Magdalena, 13 kids, 5 lived

who did Bach marry?

met & married 2nd cousin Maria Barbara Bach

how many children did he have that survived?

7 kids, 4 survived to adulthood

what was his final task before he died?

Revise 18 chorale preludes for organ

Why did Bach write music?

Because he was the last religious composer who dedicated his works to the glory of God

How did Bach get influenced?

He absorbed international music styles, like: German chorals, french dance rhythms, and Italian ritornello form

Why was Bach as known as the master of contrapuntal composition?

because he wrote 48 preludes & fugues, Italian concerto, and Goldberg variations

What does contrapuntal mean?

Style of music in which 2 or more independent melodies are combined into a harmonious texture

Which musical genre did Bach not perfect, despite mastering all others?

He perfected all forms except opera