Prelude and Fugue in A minor

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical composition
gptkbp:analyzes frequently analyzed in music theory
gptkbp:character expressive
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in music education
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 minutes
gptkbp:formFactor prelude and fugue
gptkbp:genre Baroque music
gptkbp:historicalContext composed_during_the_Baroque_period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prelude and Fugue in A minor
gptkbp:influence Western classical music
jazz musicians
gptkbp:inspiration many composers
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:harpsichord
piano
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:The_Well-Tempered_Clavier
gptkbp:is_recognized_for arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:keyIssues A minor
gptkbp:movement Fugue
Prelude
gptkbp:musicStyle imitation
ornamentation
modulation
polyphony
counterpoint
thematic development
sequence
harmonic progression
phrase structure
cadences
inversion
tension and release
textural contrast
retrograde
fugal writing
dynamic contrast
augmentation
diminution
rhythmic variation
homophony
sonority
motivic transformation
monophony
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Glenn_Gould
gptkb:Angela_Hewitt
Murray Perahia
gptkbp:numberBuilt BWV 894
gptkbp:performance historically informed performance
gptkbp:publishedBy 1722
gptkbp:recordings numerous
Bach:_The_Well-Tempered_Clavier_by_Angela_Hewitt
Bach:_The_Well-Tempered_Clavier_by_Glenn_Gould
Bach:_The_Well-Tempered_Clavier_by_Murray_Perahia
gptkbp:relatedPatent other_preludes_and_fugues_by_Bach
gptkbp:signature 4/4
no sharps or flats
gptkbp:speed Allegro
gptkbp:style counterpoint
gptkbp:technique improvisation
gptkbp:thematicElement contrapuntal themes