Bach

/bɒx/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in music to refer to the works of the composer Johann Sebastian Bach, often associated with classical and Baroque music.

Many musicians aspire to perform the concertos of Bach to showcase their technical skill.

An informal reference to a small stream or brook.

The children played by the bach, enjoying the cool water on a hot day.

New Zealand English, originally from the German word 'Bach', meaning 'stream' or 'brook', but adapted in a more informal sense.

bach party

A party for individuals who are unmarried, often associated with a celebration before a wedding.

bach pad

A simple living space or home for a single man.

bachelor

An unmarried man.

single

Not in a romantic relationship.

A person who lives alone, often in minimalistic accommodations.

He's a real bach, living it up in his one-bedroom flat.

Refers to a lifestyle or state of being carefree and independent.

After breaking up, she enjoyed her bach life for a while.