Bach

/bætʃ/
noun

A small house or cottage.

We spent the summer holiday at our bach by the sea.
Visual representation of "bach" - A small house or cottage

Often appears as...

  • holiday bach
  • kiwi bach

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To live alone or lead a single life.

After his wife passed away, he decided to bach.
Visual representation of "bach" - To live alone or lead a single life

Often appears as...

  • bach it
  • decided to bach

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

A famous German composer and musician of the Baroque period.

Johann Sebastian Bach's works are considered masterpieces of classical music.
Visual representation of "bach" - A famous German composer and musician of the Baroque period

Often appears as...

  • work of bach
  • music by bach

Usage tips

Approving

noun

A small house or cottage.

We spent the summer holiday at our bach by the sea.
Visual representation of "bach" - A small house or cottage

Often appears as...

  • holiday bach
  • kiwi bach

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To live alone or lead a single life.

After his wife passed away, he decided to bach.
Visual representation of "bach" - To live alone or lead a single life

Often appears as...

  • bach it
  • decided to bach

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

A famous German composer and musician of the Baroque period.

Johann Sebastian Bach's works are considered masterpieces of classical music.
Visual representation of "bach" - A famous German composer and musician of the Baroque period

Often appears as...

  • work of bach
  • music by bach

Usage tips

Approving

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New Zealand Feature

This meaning of 'bach' is specific to New Zealand and refers to small, often beachside, dwellings.

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They're renovating their bach for the summer.
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Informal Term

'Bach' is informal and used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

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Let's rent a bach for our trip!
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Kiwi Culture

The use of 'bach' reflects Kiwi culture and lifestyle, especially leisure time outdoors.

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Their bach has a great view of the bay.
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New Zealand Feature

This meaning of 'bach' is specific to New Zealand and refers to small, often beachside, dwellings.

Illustration for New Zealand Feature
They're renovating their bach for the summer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Term

'Bach' is informal and used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Term
Let's rent a bach for our trip!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Kiwi Culture

The use of 'bach' reflects Kiwi culture and lifestyle, especially leisure time outdoors.

Illustration for Kiwi Culture
Their bach has a great view of the bay.
LampPro Tip 1/3

New Zealand Feature

This meaning of 'bach' is specific to New Zealand and refers to small, often beachside, dwellings.

Illustration for New Zealand Feature
They're renovating their bach for the summer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Term

'Bach' is informal and used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Term
Let's rent a bach for our trip!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Kiwi Culture

The use of 'bach' reflects Kiwi culture and lifestyle, especially leisure time outdoors.

Illustration for Kiwi Culture
Their bach has a great view of the bay.
Visual representation of the word "Bach"

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Quote examples

Brian Wilson

American Musician

I have to tell you that J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.
Portrait of Brian Wilson

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Michel Onfray

French Philosopher

I found it amazing people can think that art must be connected to religion. Religion may give art themes, but there would still be art without religion. Bach is not proof that art exists.
Portrait of Michel Onfray

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Nina Simone

American Musician

Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world.
Portrait of Nina Simone

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Stephen Hough

British Composer

Bach and Beethoven erected temples and churches on the heights. I only wanted to build dwellings for men in which they might feel happy and at home.
Portrait of Stephen Hough

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Gordon Getty

American Businessman

I do not think that music keeps evolving. It evolved through Bach; since then, in my humble opinion, all the innovations added nothing.
Portrait of Gordon Getty

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Sun Ra

Musician

Bach and Beethoven, all of them, they had to write something to please the upper structure, those with money and power.
Portrait of Sun Ra

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Hilary Hahn

American Musician

Bach in general was so good with the violin. He just finds the genius way around his music on the instrument.
Portrait of Hilary Hahn

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Andrew W.K.

American Musician

I've played piano since I was 4 years old, and I've always loved songs by J. S. Bach.
Portrait of Andrew W.K.

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Nigel Kennedy

English Musician

Bach was a top harmonist geezer, which is why the jazz cats love him.
Portrait of Nigel Kennedy

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Roger Fry

English Artist

Bach almost persuades me to be a Christian.
Portrait of Roger Fry

Quote examples

Brian Wilson

American Musician

I have to tell you that J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.
Portrait of Brian Wilson

Quote examples

Michel Onfray

French Philosopher

I found it amazing people can think that art must be connected to religion. Religion may give art themes, but there would still be art without religion. Bach is not proof that art exists.
Portrait of Michel Onfray

Quote examples

Nina Simone

American Musician

Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world.
Portrait of Nina Simone

Quote examples

Stephen Hough

British Composer

Bach and Beethoven erected temples and churches on the heights. I only wanted to build dwellings for men in which they might feel happy and at home.
Portrait of Stephen Hough

Quote examples

Gordon Getty

American Businessman

I do not think that music keeps evolving. It evolved through Bach; since then, in my humble opinion, all the innovations added nothing.
Portrait of Gordon Getty

Quote examples

Sun Ra

Musician

Bach and Beethoven, all of them, they had to write something to please the upper structure, those with money and power.
Portrait of Sun Ra

Quote examples

Hilary Hahn

American Musician

Bach in general was so good with the violin. He just finds the genius way around his music on the instrument.
Portrait of Hilary Hahn

Quote examples

Andrew W.K.

American Musician

I've played piano since I was 4 years old, and I've always loved songs by J. S. Bach.
Portrait of Andrew W.K.

Quote examples

Nigel Kennedy

English Musician

Bach was a top harmonist geezer, which is why the jazz cats love him.
Portrait of Nigel Kennedy

Quote examples

Roger Fry

English Artist

Bach almost persuades me to be a Christian.
Portrait of Roger Fry
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