<P> The concerto , as understood in this modern way , arose in the Baroque period , in parallel to the concerto grosso , which contrasted a small group of instruments called a concertino with the rest of the orchestra , called the ripieno . The popularity of the concerto grosso form declined after the Baroque period , and the genre was not revived until the 20th century . The solo concerto , however , has remained a vital musical force from its inception to this day . </P>
<P> The concerto , as understood in this modern way , arose in the Baroque period , in parallel to the concerto grosso , which contrasted a small group of instruments called a concertino with the rest of the orchestra , called the ripieno . The popularity of the concerto grosso form declined after the Baroque period , and the genre was not revived until the 20th century . The solo concerto , however , has remained a vital musical force from its inception to this day . </P>
the origins of the concerto can be found in
the origins of the concerto can be found in
the Baroque period
the Baroque period