Final answer:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach is associated with the Rococo musical style, which influenced the early part of the Classical Period. His style was characterized by expressiveness and elegance that set the stage for later Romantic music.The correct option is A.
Step-by-step explanation:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach is associated with the Rococo musical style at the beginning of the Classical Period.
The Rococo period followed the late Baroque period in Europe and was characterized by lighter, more agile and decorative elements in comparison to the darker and more dramatic Baroque.
While Bach's work emerged during the transition from the Baroque to the Classical era, his style represented the Rococo influence, which emphasized grace, elegance, and ornate detail, aligning with the aesthetic and cultural shifts of his time.
His contributions to early Classical music include the sentiment and expressiveness that foreshadowed the later Romantic era.The correct option is A.