Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732-1795)

Nationality: German

Born: June 21, 1732, Leipzig Died: January 26, 1795, Bückeburg (age 62)

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String Quartet in G major, 6 Quatours, No. 5, B47

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)

		I.	Allegretto
		II.	Andantino
		III.	Tempo di Minuetto - Trio

Published: c. 1778 (age 45-46)

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

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Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach (1759-1845)

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Born: May 24, 1759, Bückeburg Died: December 25, 1845, Berlin (age 86)

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784)

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glossary

allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
andantino—faster than andante, slower than allegretto. Sometimes andantino is interpreted as the opposite: slower than andante
chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S], vonósnégyes [H]—an ensemble as well as music written for that ensemble comprising 2 violins, viola and cello. This is one of the essential genres / forms / ensembles of chamber music and arguably a critical "core" of "classical" music.
Explore the string quartet.
tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.
trio (2)—The middle section of three-part (ternary) forms such as the minuet and scherzo yielding the structure: Minuet - Trio - Minuet (repeat). The trio often brings contrast by change of key, tempo, mood or texture i.e. a shift in instrumental scoring.