Without a doubt, Western classical music developed in part through Christian practices, possibly reaching a peak of sophistication with Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), arguably one of the greatest composers, who lent his influence to the music of later periods.
In the course of modernization and Westernization since the Meiji Era (1868-1912), Japan has accepted this music and religion in its own way.
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