Johann Pachelbel Flashcards
1
Q
What era was Pachelbel from?
A
Baroque.
2
Q
Where was Pachelbel from?
A
Germany.
3
Q
Pachelbel was an…
A
organist and composer.
4
Q
He was an important predecessor of which composer?
A
Johann Bach.
5
Q
Pachelbel was a pioneer in…
A
word printing.
6
Q
Pachelbel was born into a family of…
A
tinsmith.
7
Q
He was a student at…
A
the University of Altdorf.
8
Q
While in Eisenach he met which family?
A
The Bach family.
9
Q
He taught…
A
J.C. Bach.
10
Q
In Erfurt, he established his reputation as…
A
one of the leading German organ composers of his time.
11
Q
How many times did he wed?
A
Twice (What is Love?!?!?)
12
Q
What happened to his former wife, Barbara Gabler?
A
She and their only son died during the plague.
13
Q
Many people remember his Canon in D because…
A
it is often used for wedding processionals.
