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.
In the late 17th century, this trend was immensely popular but began to diminish by the early 18th century. Cultural shifts favored Italian and French music and instruments (such as the violin, harpsichord, lute) over Spanish ones at court (like the arpa de dos órdenes and the vihuela).