1051
BWV 1051 is the sixth Brandenburg Concerto.
- Odd
- Prime
Where 1051 fits
Why 1051 is special
It has no violins at all, which gives it a darker sound and has prompted long speculation about the players Bach had available.
1051 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (2)
- 1, 1051
- Prime factorisation
- 1051
- Digit sum
- 7
- Digital root
- 7
Representations
- Decimal
- 1051
- Binary
- 10000011011
- Octal
- 2033
- Hexadecimal
- 41b
- Roman numeral
- MLI
- Scientific notation
- 1.051 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Twin prime
Related numbers & connections
One concerto has no violins and another an extreme trumpet part, in the same set of six.
View 1047 →Other connections
- is associated with1047
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Media & popular culture
BWV 1051 is scored for violas, cellos, viola da gamba and continuo without violins, producing an unusually dark texture. The reason for the scoring is not documented.
DocumentedMedia & popular cultureGeography: GermanyPeriod: 1721
Common questions
Is 1051 a prime number?
Yes, 1051 is prime — it has exactly two positive divisors: 1 and itself.
What are the factors of 1051?
The factors of 1051 are 1, 1051.
What is 1051 in Roman numerals?
1051 in Roman numerals is MLI.
About this page's data
Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.
Contextual records: 1 reviewer-confirmed record, sourced and reviewed before publication.
Last reviewed: 3 August 2026