Johann Sebastian Bach | Nuts about Arts

#1. How many pieces did Bach compose?

Over 1,000 pieces of music

Over 800 pieces of music

Over 500 pieces of music

Over 700 pieces of music

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

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

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

He had strained relationships with his parents.

He wanted to learn music from his older brother.

#3. Where was Bach birthplace?

Zelazowa Wola, Poland

Eisenach, Germany

Salzburg, Austria

Vienna, Austria

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

His mother

His father

Pastor in his church

His older brother

#5. Which work was Bach first published composition?

Eve Maria

Air on the G string

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

Mass in B Minor

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

Well-Tempered Clavier

Brandenburg Concertos

The Art of Fugue BWV 1080

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

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

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

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

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

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

#8. What was Bach's last words?

The music is silent now

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.

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

Johann Jakob, Johann Christoph and Jokob Froberger

Martin Luther, Johann Christoph and Johann Caspar Kerll

Johann Jakob, Pachelbel and Martin Luther

Jakob Froberger, Johann Caspar Kerll and Pachelbel

#10. How many Goldberg variations are there?

15

30

20

35