Vivaldi's Spring is an example of a concerto grosso.?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

A concerto grosso is a type of composition that started in the Baroque Time Period. It is when a small group of elite soloists is pitted against a larger group of players often referred to as "tutti" meaning "all." Usually if there are two to four soloists the tutti will consists of 8-20 or more musicians. The tutti mostly consisted of string instruments because that was what was popular in the Baroque Time Period. this means HOLLIE! :)

It consists of several movements that contrast in tempo and character. The movements are usually in three parts, ABA form, fast-slow-fast. (A movement is a piece of a larger work that sounds complete in and of itself) The opening movement is usually vigorous and determined as to illustrate the contrast from the soloists to the tutti. The second movement is quieter than the first, often lyrical and intimate. The last movement is lively and carefree, almost dancelike if you will.

There are two types of concerto grosso: concerto de chiesa- church concert in which the alternation is between fast and slow movements.

Concerto de camera- chamber concert that often incorporated preludes and transitioned into popular dance forms.

Soloists in the Baroque time period were the best and highly paid in the orchestra because their parts carried alot of difficulty. The concerto grosso's purpose was to present this contrast of texture and skill between the soloists and the larger orchestra.

One example of a famous concerto grosso is the Bradenburg Concertos by Bach.

Answer 3

A piece of music in which a small ensemble of soloists plays in contrast to an orchestra

Answer 4

baroque.