Which work by Pachelbel is a set of keyboard variations?
Canon in D
Hexachordum Apollinis
Partita in C
Toccata in B+
Answer
The Hexachordum Apollinis is a set of keyboard variations by Johann Pachelbel. It was composed in 1694 and is one of Pachelbel's most famous works. The work is a set of six variations on a theme in G major. Theme is a simple four-note melody that is repeated throughout the work. The variations are all in the same key, but they are all different in style.
Harmonies and Heritage: A Quiz on Johann Pachelbel
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