Antonio Vivaldi, Marin Marais, Jean-Baptiste Lully, and Alessandro Scarlatti all wrote famous variations. Enduring Legacy
pattern, creating a feeling of constant movement between tonic (minor) and relative major. Follia
Early Folia (faster, 15th-16th century) and Late Folia (slower, 17th-18th century, popular in the Baroque era). Musical Characteristics 15th-16th century) and Late Folia (slower
Primarily a harmonic progression—a "ground bass" or repeating chord sequence—rather than a single fixed melody. " or "empty-headedness" in Italian/Spanish
Translates to "madness," "folly," or "empty-headedness" in Italian/Spanish, referring to the frenzied, fast-paced nature of its original dance.
An improvisation on a 500 year old chord progression. La Folia!