In the early eighteenth century,court musicians had a better sense of new musical trends than church musicians because:

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Court musicians had to accompany their employers to different courts, where they would be exposed to new musical styles and trends. This gave them a broader perspective on music compared to church musicians, who often remained in one location and were limited to the repertoire of their own church.

In the Early Eighteenth Century,court Musicians Had a Better Sense