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Which other two fields did Rameau master besides opera?

  • Symphony and violin concertos

  • Sculpture and painting

  • Children songs and church hymns

  • Music theory and composition for the harpsichord

Answer

In addition to opera, Rameau was a master of music theory and composition for the harpsichord. His contributions to music theory include the development of the concept of harmony as a vertical structure of chords, and his theories on the relationship between chords and melodies.
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