Italian overture
DEFINITION
The Baroque precursor of the classical symphony, the Italian overture evolved during the 17th and 18th centuries; it is characterized by its three movement form, consisting of a fast, a slow, and a fast movement.
The Baroque precursor of the classical symphony, the Italian overture evolved during the 17th and 18th centuries; it is characterized by its three movement form, consisting of a fast, a slow, and a fast movement.