Which statement best describes Corelli?

• A. He wrote primarily choral works
• B. He never wrote vocal music
• C. He invented opera
• D. He composed ballet scores

Answer: (B)

Corelli is best understood as a composer whose output is dominated by instrumental music, especially for violin, rather than vocal works. He helped shape important Baroque instrumental forms like the violin sonata and the concerto grosso, and his published pieces are primarily instrumental. Because of this focus, he is not known for opera, ballet scores, or significant vocal writing. In short, the description that he never wrote vocal music aligns with how historians recognize his career and contributions.