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1. What is Johann Sebastian Bach best-known for?
2. What is the name of the collection of pieces Bach wrote for keyboard that contains a prelude and fugue in every key?
3. What musical techniques did Bach use?
4. What does BWV 846 stand for?

What is Johann Sebastian Bach best-known for?

Johann Sebastian Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He is celebrated as the creator of many masterpieces of church and instrumental music. His compositions represent the best of the Baroque era.

What is the name of the collection of pieces Bach wrote for keyboard that contains a prelude and fugue in every key?

The Well-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846–893, is two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys for keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach.

What musical techniques did Bach use?

Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685–28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France.

What does BWV 846 stand for?

The Well-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846–893, German Das wohltemperierte Klavier, byname the Forty-eight, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by Johann Sebastian Bach, published in two books (1722 and 1742).