"BACH" meaning in German

See BACH in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: B + A + C + H, the names of the notes in German arranged to form the name of the composer Bach. In German B means "B flat", whereas the letter H is used to denote "B natural", or simply B in English. Etymology templates: {{compound|de|B|A|C|H}} B + A + C + H Head templates: {{head|de|proper noun}} BACH
  1. (music) the BACH motif Categories (topical): Music
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