Bach Flashcards
1
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full name
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Johann Sebastian Bach
2
Q
born-died
A
1685-1750
3
Q
country, time period, career
A
German Baroque composer
4
Q
instruments played
A
violin, viola, harpsichord, clavier, and organ. Technical expert on organ, often invited to inspect the mechanics of church organs
5
Q
family
A
had 20 children. 9 lived longer than him, 4 became composers.
6
Q
health problems and death
A
had diabetes, went blind, died of a stroke
7
Q
fame/legacy
A
better known as a virtuoso organist than a composer in his time. Today he is considered to be the greatest composer of all time.
