Bach's compositions made strong use of counterpoint, or playing one melodic line against another, with both melodic lines being given equal value and dominance.

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Counterpoint, a technique Bach mastered and frequently used, involves the interplay of multiple independent melodic lines, each of significant importance, creating a complex and harmonically rich texture in his compositions.

Bach's Compositions Made Strong Use of Counterpoint, or Playing One