Buxtehude Praeludium BuxWV 141 The highlighting illustrates the pervasive presence of the four-note motive that first appears as the opening four notes of the work. I have not necessarily highlighted every occurrence of the motive, and I might have highlighted some that are modified versions of it rather than exact versions. These modifications include augmentation, diminution, nestling of notes within more complex themes, and alteration by changing the direction of the final note. Is it convincing that this is a source of meaningful thematic unity? (I think so!)

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Buxtehude Praeludium BuxWV 141

The highlighting illustrates the pervasive presence ofthe four-note motive that first appears as the openingfour notes of the work.

I have not necessarily highlighted every occurrence ofthe motive, and I might have highlighted some that aremodified versions of it rather than exact versions.These modifications include augmentation, diminution,nestling of notes within more complex themes, andalteration by changing the direction of the final note.

Is it convincing that this is a source of meaningfulthematic unity? (I think so!)