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Bach's well-tempered clavier : an exploration of the 48 preludes and fugues /

"The book examines the significance of key and the emotional dimension Bach discerned in each tonality; the symbolism of melodic and rhythmic motifs; and the symbolism of numbers. It also includes reference to other instrumental works by Bach in the same key and melodic patterns"--Provided...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Engels, Marjorie Wornell
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
Subjects:
Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750. > Wohltemperierte Klavier, > 1. T.
Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750. > Wohltemperierte Klavier, > 2. T.
Canons, fugues, etc. (Harpsichord) > Analysis, appreciation.
Tonality.
Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:"The book examines the significance of key and the emotional dimension Bach discerned in each tonality; the symbolism of melodic and rhythmic motifs; and the symbolism of numbers. It also includes reference to other instrumental works by Bach in the same key and melodic patterns"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:x, 214 pages : music ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-208) and index.
ISBN:078642544X (softcover : alk. paper)