BWV

British  

abbreviation

1. Bach Werke-Verzeichnis: indicating the serial number in the catalogue of the works of J. S. Bach made by Wolfgang Schmieder (1901–1990), published in 1950

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Example Sentences

The organ works - the Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179 - were undated and unsigned.

From BBC

The Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179 have been added to the official catalogue of Bach's works as of Monday.

From Barron's

Moore said in his staff email that the information technology bureau is in the midst of a broader modernization of the department’s computer systems and is “working closely” with camera manufacturer Axion “to understand what else can be done to improve the accountability of ensuring officers are using BWV as required.”

From Los Angeles Times

Where pianists who play Bach’s music have “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” organists have the “Orgelbüchlein” — German for “Little Organ Book,” which consists of the chorale preludes BWV 599-644.

From New York Times

“The BWV of the stop showed that the officers communicated their reasons/cause for the stop to the complainant as they are required to do. The review found no evidence of misconduct. No action was taken against the man stopped.”

From The Guardian