Which of the following statements is not true?
A. A concerto grosso normally involves a large group of soloists accompanied by an equal number of supporting players.
B. The first and last movements of concerti grossi are often in ritornello form, a form that features the alternation between tutti and solo sections.
C. A concerto grosso presents a contrast of texture between the tutti and the soloists, who assert their individuality and appeal for attention through brilliant and fanciful melodic lines.
D. A concerto grosso normally involves two to four soloists, and anywhere from eight to twenty or more musicians for the tutti.
Answer: A
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