Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas differ from the Lutheran chorales' simple melodies on which they were based due to their

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Bach's cantatas included the addition of counterpoint, which involved the combination of multiple melodies that were played or sung simultaneously. This added complexity and depth to the music, setting it apart from the simple melodies of the Lutheran chorales.

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