Monteverdi is credited for writing the first grand opera in 1607 called L'Orfeo.
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Explanation: they use the environment for their art
all-and-response begins with a melodic “phrase.” This is a group of notes that expresses a musical idea. The phrase can be purely vocal or can be played on an instrument. It can also be a mixture of the two. For example, B.B. King was known to make the call with his voice, and answer it with his guitar.
