Johann Sebastian Bach | Nuts about Arts

#1. Which piece was Bach's last work?

The Art of Fugue BWV 1080

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Well-Tempered Clavier

Brandenburg Concertos

#2. Which work was Bach first published composition?

Eve Maria

Air on the G string

Mass in B Minor

Cantata No. 71, Gott ist mein König (God Is My King)

#3. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier is a collection of how many works?

It is a collection of 15 preludes and nocturnes in 12 major keys.

It is a collection of 24 studies for developing technique in playing arpeggios, thirds, scale passages, and more.

It is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys.

It is a collection of 60 etudes for developing a more advanced technique.

#4. How many pieces did Bach compose?

Over 1,000 pieces of music

Over 500 pieces of music

Over 800 pieces of music

Over 700 pieces of music

#5. Bach was studying works by some German composers. Who were the composers?

Martin Luther, Johann Christoph and Johann Caspar Kerll

Jakob Froberger, Johann Caspar Kerll and Pachelbel

Johann Jakob, Pachelbel and Martin Luther

Johann Jakob, Johann Christoph and Jokob Froberger

#6. Where was Bach birthplace?

Vienna, Austria

Zelazowa Wola, Poland

Eisenach, Germany

Salzburg, Austria

#7. Who taught Bach violin and harpsichord when he was young?

Pastor in his church

His father

His mother

His older brother

#8. What was Bach's last words?

I am following the Glory of God

I see all Heaven before me.

Don't cry for me, for I go where music is born.

The music is silent now

#9. How many Goldberg variations are there?

35

30

15

20

#10. Why was Bach sent to live with his older brother?

His father wanted him to learn organ from his older brother who was a church organist in the town of Ohrdruf.

He wanted to learn music from his older brother.

His mother died when he was 9 years old and his father passed away when he was 10.

He had strained relationships with his parents.

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