Which of the following contributed to the development of baroque concerto

Question

The newly emerging concept of major and minor tonality
The use of an act of ongoing baseline as the harmonic foundation of a piece
Concertsto principal in which thematic material was passed between two groups of the musicians
All the above

Answer 1

All the above options contributed to the development of the baroque concerto.

1. The newly emerging concept of major and minor tonality helped define the harmonic structure of compositions during the Baroque period.
2. The use of an active ongoing bass line (known as the basso continuo) provided a harmonic foundation that was essential to Baroque music.
3. The concerto principle, where thematic material is passed between different groups of musicians (often between a soloist and the ensemble), was a key characteristic of the concerto genre.

Thus, the correct answer is All the above.