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Exploring Bach's "Musical Game" World — Analysis of Bach's "Goldberg Variations"

Wenhui WangCentral University for Nationalities*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 March 21st – 1750 July 28th), born in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, was a German composer and keyboard player of the Baroque period. This paper focuses on the musical analysis of Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” to explore Bach’s “musical game” world from four aspects: historical background, counterpoint and fugue, musical analysis of “Goldberg Variations,” and the essence of Bach’s musical games. It aims to provide valuable insights for relevant researchers.

Keywords: Bach; Goldberg Variations; work analysis; music; game
Published: December 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/23/20230731
Volume: CHR Vol.23
pp. 89-95
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