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What kind of music did Pachelbel mainly create?

  • Opera

  • Secular and Sacred

  • Symphonic

  • Chamber

Answer

Johann Pachelbel is well known for his compositions in the Baroque period. His music was both secular and sacred, meaning that it could be used in a variety of settings, including churches and homes. Pachelbel's music was often used for dancing, as well as for religious ceremonies. His most famous piece is the Canon in D Major, which is still played today.
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