# BACH motif

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A sequence of four notes (B flat, A, C, B natural), included in a piece of music as a homage to Johann Sebastian Bach.

## Etymology
These four notes spell Bach's name; in German musical nomenclature “B” stands for B flat, whereas “H” means B natural.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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