BACH
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑk// UK //bˈɑːx// bach
n. a short, repeated musical phrase that forms the basis of a piece of music. You use this when describing a tune that repeats over and over.
n. a short, recurring melodic or rhythmic pattern that serves as the structural foundation of a composition. Common in jazz, rock, and popular music.
The bass player keeps a steady bach.
The drummer locked into the bach, creating a driving rhythm for the soloist.
The composition relies on a simple, hypnotic bach that allows the improvising musicians to explore complex harmonic variations without losing the song's core identity.