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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Sinfonia Nr.5 Es-Dur BWV 791

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Music ID : 22617
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:1 min 20 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Takamatsu, Yusuke

Last Updated: September 18, 2020
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

E-flat major, 3/4 time.

The bass part forms a basso ostinato (ground bass), repeating a fixed melodic pattern, reminiscent of a trio sonata consisting of two principal voices (obbligato) and a basso continuo. At first glance, the two principal voices appear to play freely over a constant harmonic support, but the middle voice imitates the upper voice, revealing that it is written with extensive use of counterpoint.

The entire piece is structured in two well-balanced sections, with the second half beginning at measure 17.

Author : Hayashikawa, Takashi

Last Updated: March 15, 2018
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: March 12, 2018
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Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

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