Its popularity reached its peak in the late 17th century, and declined thereafter into the early 18th century. The reasons for its decline are complex, including the cultural displacement of Spanish music and musical instruments at court (such as the arpa de dos órdenes and the vihuela) in favor of Italian and French music and instruments (violin, harpsichord, lute, etc.
The popularity of this trend reached its zenith in the late 17th century but began to wane by the early 18th century. Factors contributing to its decline were multifaceted, encompassing the cultural preference for Italian and French music and instruments (like the violin, harpsichord, lute) over Spanish ones at court (such as the arpa de dos órdenes and the vihuela).