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Aside from the organ, which other musical format did Pachelbel explore?

  • Symphonic concertos

  • Harpsichord suites

  • Opera compositions

  • Choral symphony

Answer

Johann Pachelbel is well known for his organ music, but he also wrote harpsichord suites. The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument with a plucked sound, and it was popular in the Baroque period. Pachelbel's harpsichord suites are typically in three movements, and they feature a variety of musical styles, including dances, marches, and preludes.
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