Question

Which statement does not correctly describe Corelli's musical style?

a. the chords move from one to the next, forming a tightly linked chain of harmonic movement
b. he was the first to write in a "modern" harmonic style
c. his vocal melodies illustrate the style known as "monody"
d. the bass line often moves up by chromatic half steps, contributing to the direction and cohesiveness of his music
e. some movements make use of a walking bass

Answer 1

The statement that incorrectly describes Corelli's musical style is 'his vocal melodies illustrate the style known as "monody"'. Corelli's work reflects Baroque musical features like harmonic movement and chromatic bass lines, rather than the earlier monodic style.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that does not correctly describe Corelli's musical style is: c. his vocal melodies illustrate the style known as "monody". Corelli was a Baroque composer whose music primarily reflected the harmonious and structured style of the late 17th century, emphasizing melodic and harmonic balance rather than following monodic style, which is characterized by a single voice with instrumental accompaniment, a style more prevalent during the early Baroque or late Renaissance. Corelli was indeed one of the pioneers in establishing what we consider a "modern" harmonic style, and he utilized cohesive movements and walking bass, which were stylistic features of the time.

Music styles have changed over time, influencing how we perceive different periods' music such as Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic. In the transition from Renaissance to Baroque, there was a greater focus on harmonic progression and chord flow, which became an essential part of musical composition. Corelli's music, with its tight chain of harmonic movement and characteristic chromatic bass lines, is an embodiment of these Baroque tendencies.