General Knowledgespeaking topic
Why is Bach's mastery of counterpoint in Baroque music seen as a kind of mathematical perfection? Let's talk about melodies woven into one another.
— Bach and counterpoint
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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