What type of sonatas make up five of Corelli's collections?
Piano sonatas
Trio sonatas
Flute sonatas
Cello sonatas
Answer
Trio sonatas are the type of sonatas that make up five of Corelli's collections. These sonatas are characterized by their three-part texture, consisting of two violins and a basso continuo. The first violin typically plays the melody, the second violin provides harmony and counterpoint, and the basso continuo supports the harmony and provides the rhythmic foundation.
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