Author Question: Compared to the innovative character of the early Baroque, works written during the latter part of ... (Read 62 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

Compared to the innovative character of the early Baroque, works written during the latter part of the period tended to
emphasize refinement of style and consolidation of genre.

a. true
b. false

Question 2

Describe how Vivaldis Concerto in E major, (The Spring) illustrates the characteristics of the Baroque solo
concerto and ritornello form.

What will be an ideal response?

Amiracle · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: solo violin pitted against the tutti orchestra, the tutti plays two ritornello themes (A and B) again and again,
with each statement interspersed by a violin solo (some with tutti accompaniment