Rhetorical Study Bach

Although this artifact of study varies from the standard artifact in rhetorical study, there is much to be said about the uses of rhetorical devices in relation to their musical equivalents. I chose to study Bach because of my appreciation for his music, the complexity, and the overall relevance in the musical world. Without having known any connections between music theory and rhetoric, some brief investigation led me to several meaningful sources that showed me those connections. I have come to realize that there is more research and information on musical rhetoric, even in connection to Bach, than I had previously realized. First, I will discuss who J.S. Bach is and his importance in the musical world. Next, I will dissect a work of Bach,