Counterpoint V
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Counterpoint V is one of the fugues from Johann Sebastian Bach’s "The Art of Fugue," showcasing intricate contrapuntal writing and thematic development.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Counterpoint V canonical | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Counterpoint V Context triple: [Contrapunctus V, titleMeaning, Counterpoint V]
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A.
Counterpoint
Counterpoint is a 1968 World War II drama film starring Charlton Heston as an orchestra conductor captured by Nazis, directed by Ralph Nelson.
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B.
Point Counter Point
Point Counter Point is a 1928 modernist novel by Aldous Huxley that satirically portrays the intellectual and social life of the British upper class through a complex, multi-character narrative.
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C.
Counter-Composition V
Counter-Composition V is an abstract geometric painting by Theo van Doesburg that exemplifies De Stijl principles through its use of primary colors, straight lines, and dynamic diagonal composition.
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D.
Counterparts
Counterparts is a 1993 hard rock/progressive rock album by the Canadian band Rush, noted for its heavier sound and introspective themes.
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E.
L’art du contrepoint
L’art du contrepoint is a theoretical music treatise by René Leibowitz that systematically presents and analyzes the principles of contrapuntal composition.
- 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: Counterpoint V Target entity description: Counterpoint V is one of the fugues from Johann Sebastian Bach’s "The Art of Fugue," showcasing intricate contrapuntal writing and thematic development.
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A.
Counterpoint
Counterpoint is a 1968 World War II drama film starring Charlton Heston as an orchestra conductor captured by Nazis, directed by Ralph Nelson.
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B.
Point Counter Point
Point Counter Point is a 1928 modernist novel by Aldous Huxley that satirically portrays the intellectual and social life of the British upper class through a complex, multi-character narrative.
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C.
Counter-Composition V
Counter-Composition V is an abstract geometric painting by Theo van Doesburg that exemplifies De Stijl principles through its use of primary colors, straight lines, and dynamic diagonal composition.
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D.
Counterparts
Counterparts is a 1993 hard rock/progressive rock album by the Canadian band Rush, noted for its heavier sound and introspective themes.
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E.
L’art du contrepoint
L’art du contrepoint is a theoretical music treatise by René Leibowitz that systematically presents and analyzes the principles of contrapuntal composition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fugue
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movement ⓘ |
| basedOn | principal subject of The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| belongsToRepertoire |
keyboard repertoire
ⓘ
organ repertoire (in arrangements) ⓘ |
| catalogNumber |
BWV 1080 (within the collection)
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linked to:
BWV 1080
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| collectionOrder | fifth fugue in The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| composer | Johann Sebastian Bach ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Electorate of Saxony ⓘ |
| genre |
Baroque fugue
ⓘ
contrapuntal keyboard work ⓘ |
| hasAnalyticalFocus |
structure of exposition and episodes
ⓘ
voice-leading and subject treatment ⓘ |
| hasCounterpointType |
imitative counterpoint
ⓘ
strict counterpoint ⓘ |
| hasEducationalUse | used as an example in counterpoint teaching ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | later contrapuntal studies and pedagogy ⓘ |
| hasNotation | common practice period notation ⓘ |
| hasRecordingType |
chamber ensemble arrangements
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orchestral arrangements ⓘ solo keyboard recordings ⓘ |
| hasScholarlyInterest | studied for its contrapuntal techniques ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
contrapunctus (strict fugue style)
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learned counterpoint ⓘ |
| hasSubjectEntries | multiple entries in different voices ⓘ |
| hasTexture | four-voice polyphony ⓘ |
| hasThematicMaterial |
countersubjects in close imitation
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subject derived from The Art of Fugue main theme ⓘ |
| hasTitleVariant | Contrapunctus V ⓘ |
| intendedInstrument | keyboard (unspecified, often harpsichord or organ) ⓘ |
| isAbstract | yes (no specified instrumentation in original source) ⓘ |
| key | D minor (implied, as in The Art of Fugue) ⓘ |
| language | none (instrumental) ⓘ |
| notatedIn | open score (four staves) ⓘ |
| partOf | The Art of Fugue ⓘ |
| partOfCycle | series of fugues and canons on a single theme ⓘ |
| period | Baroque ⓘ |
| placeOfComposition | Leipzig ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | approximately 3–5 minutes (depending on tempo and instrumentation) ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
augmentation and diminution (of motives)
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contrapuntal inversion ⓘ imitation ⓘ invertible counterpoint ⓘ sequential development ⓘ stretto ⓘ thematic development ⓘ |
| workNumberInCollection | 5 ⓘ |
| workStatus | complete movement within an unfinished collection ⓘ |
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