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  • What physical ailment did Bach suffer in his later years?
    failing eyesight
  • Was Bach recognized as a musical genius during his lifetime?
    No
  • He died from the result of what?
    a stroke
  • What was Bach in jail for a month?
    He tried to quit his job composing and playing for a duke.
  • Five of Bach's sons shared the same name. What was it?
    Johann
  • How many pieces of music did Bach write?
    Over 1,000!
  • Why was very little of Bach's music published during his lifetime?
    It was written and used for a church service only once and then discarded.
  • What country was Bach born in?
    Germany
  • True or False: Bach was born in 1885.
    False
  • What do you call it when there are lots of independent musical lines playing at the same time?
    Counterpoint
  • Bach died in what year?
    1750
  • How many children did Bach have?
    20
  • What is Bach's middle name?
    Sebastian
  • True or False: One of Bach's most famous organ pieces is called "Toccata and Fudge."
    False
  • Bach was best known for playing what instrument?
    organ
  • How many times was Bach married?
    2
  • What happened following Bach's surgery on his eyes?
    He went blind