Contrapunctus III
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Contrapunctus III is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s intricate fugues from *The Art of Fugue*, showcasing his exploration of contrapuntal variation on a single musical theme.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Contrapunctus III canonical | 7 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Contrapunctus III Context triple: [The Art of Fugue, movement, Contrapunctus III]
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A.
Contrapunctus II
Contrapunctus II is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s intricate fugues from The Art of Fugue, notable for its lively rhythmic character and contrapuntal complexity.
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B.
The Art of Fugue
The Art of Fugue is an unfinished late contrapuntal masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach that systematically explores the possibilities of a single musical theme through a series of complex fugues and canons.
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C.
Musical Offering
Musical Offering is a renowned collection of canons, fugues, and a trio sonata by Johann Sebastian Bach, based on a theme provided by Frederick the Great and celebrated for its intricate contrapuntal writing.
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D.
Fugues for organ
Fugues for organ is a collection of organ compositions by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach that showcases his intricate contrapuntal writing and expressive Baroque style.
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E.
Viola Concerto
Viola Concerto is a contemporary concerto for viola and orchestra by American composer John Harbison, known for its modern harmonic language and expressive depth.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Contrapunctus III Target entity description: Contrapunctus III is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s intricate fugues from *The Art of Fugue*, showcasing his exploration of contrapuntal variation on a single musical theme.
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A.
Contrapunctus II
Contrapunctus II is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s intricate fugues from The Art of Fugue, notable for its lively rhythmic character and contrapuntal complexity.
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B.
The Art of Fugue
The Art of Fugue is an unfinished late contrapuntal masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach that systematically explores the possibilities of a single musical theme through a series of complex fugues and canons.
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C.
Musical Offering
Musical Offering is a renowned collection of canons, fugues, and a trio sonata by Johann Sebastian Bach, based on a theme provided by Frederick the Great and celebrated for its intricate contrapuntal writing.
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D.
Fugues for organ
Fugues for organ is a collection of organ compositions by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach that showcases his intricate contrapuntal writing and expressive Baroque style.
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E.
Viola Concerto
Viola Concerto is a contemporary concerto for viola and orchestra by American composer John Harbison, known for its modern harmonic language and expressive depth.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fugue
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movement ⓘ |
| basedOnThemeOf | principal Art of Fugue subject ⓘ |
| catalogueNumber | BWV 1080 ⓘ |
| composer | Johann Sebastian Bach ⓘ |
| composerBirthYear | 1685 ⓘ |
| composerDeathYear | 1750 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| cycleTheme | single musical theme explored in multiple fugues ⓘ |
| genre | contrapuntal keyboard work ⓘ |
| hasEducationalUse |
analysis example in fugue pedagogy
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study piece for counterpoint ⓘ |
| hasMusicalForm | fugue in common time ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfVoices | 4 ⓘ |
| hasSubjectType | derived from main Art of Fugue theme ⓘ |
| intendedInstrumentation | keyboard instrument ⓘ |
| key | D minor ⓘ |
| movementOf |
Die Kunst der Fuge
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linked to:
The Art of Fugue
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| notableCharacteristic |
complex voice leading
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high degree of motivic unity ⓘ intricate contrapuntal writing ⓘ systematic exploration of a single subject ⓘ |
| originalTitleLanguage | Latin ⓘ |
| partOf | The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| period | Baroque ⓘ |
| positionInSeries | 3 ⓘ |
| publicationStatus | posthumously published as part of The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| relatedCycle | The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Contrapunctus I
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Contrapunctus II ⓘ Contrapunctus IV ⓘ |
| seriesOrdering | third fugue in The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| typicalInstrumentation |
chamber ensemble (arrangement)
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harpsichord ⓘ organ ⓘ string quartet (arrangement) ⓘ |
| usesCompositionalTechnique |
augmentation
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contrapuntal variation ⓘ diminution ⓘ fugal imitation ⓘ inversion of the subject ⓘ invertible counterpoint ⓘ stretto ⓘ |
| usesTexture | polyphonic ⓘ |
| workTitle | Contrapunctus III ⓘ |
| workTypeWithinCycle | simple fugue variant ⓘ |
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Subject: Contrapunctus III Description of subject: Contrapunctus III is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s intricate fugues from *The Art of Fugue*, showcasing his exploration of contrapuntal variation on a single musical theme.
Referenced by (7)
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