Follia

Primarily a harmonic progression—a "ground bass" or repeating chord sequence—rather than a single fixed melody.

The most iconic "Late Folia" structure is a 16-bar sequence typically in d-minor: Often follows a Follia

La Follia (also spelled Folia, Folies d'Espagne, or La Folia) is one of the most enduring and recognizable musical themes in Western history, spanning over 500 years of development from a 15th-century dance to a popular theme for baroque variations. What is La Follia? 15th-16th century) and Late Folia (slower

Antonio Vivaldi, Marin Marais, Jean-Baptiste Lully, and Alessandro Scarlatti all wrote famous variations. Enduring Legacy Follia

Early Folia (faster, 15th-16th century) and Late Folia (slower, 17th-18th century, popular in the Baroque era). Musical Characteristics