Bach created masterpieces in every baroque genre except ______.Multiple Choiceconcertosonatafugueopera

To answer the question, we need to analyze the contributions of Johann Sebastian Bach to various baroque genres. Here's the breakdown:

1. Understanding the Genres:

   • Concerto: A composition typically involving a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra.
   • Sonata: A composition for one or more instruments, often in multiple movements.
   • Fugue: A polyphonic composition based on a theme that is introduced and then elaborated upon.
   • Opera: A theatrical work combining music, singing, and sometimes dance.

2. Bach's Contributions:

   • Bach is renowned for his concertos (e.g., Brandenburg Concertos), sonatas, and fugues (e.g., "The Well-Tempered Clavier" has many fugues).
   • While he did write church cantatas and some vocal works, he did not write in the opera genre.

3. Conclusion:

   • The genre that Bach did not create masterpieces in is opera.

Final Answer

Opera