Die Kunst der Fuge, Contrapunctus XII - Canon alla Ottava by J. S. Bach embodies the intricate emotional depth characteristic of the Baroque genre. With a steady 90 BPM and set in Dm, this piece features a unique 9/16 time signature that lends a flowing yet complex rhythm, capturing a sense of intellectual elegance and somber reflection.
For MIDI users, this composition consists of 2304 notes played on an Acoustic Grand Piano over a duration of 4:27. The dense arrangement offers ample opportunities for practice or remixing. It can also serve as an excellent basis for visualizers seeking to bring Bach's rich counterpoint to life.
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