Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 3: The Concerto Grosso and Ritornello Form

Web Exercises

The Concerto

Baroque Concerto Grosso

http://www.lcsproductions.net/MusHistRev/Articles/BarConGrsso.html

A concise description of the musical form, texture and style of concerto grosso is provided at this site, with links to composer's biographies.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1
What is the concerto form?
2
Describe the form texture and style of the concerto grosso. How does it differ from musical forms in past periods? How is it similar?
3
What is the ritornello?
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