Differences Between Romantic and Classical

Question 1

Give some similarities between Classical and Romantic

Answer 1

• Both use orchestra
• Both feature ornamentation
• Both performed in concert halls
• Both use expressive use of the piano
• Both non-terraced dynamics
• Both use question and answer between soloists and orchestra.

Question 2

Give some differences between Classical and Romantic

Answer 2

• Bigger Orchestra in Romantic
• Classical uses lots of ornamentation, Romantic uses less of
• Romantic has much more variety in texture
• Classical has much more use of texture
• Romantic music has extreme dynamics, classical is subtle
• Classical more uses of devices such as imitation and sequence.
• Romantic has more complex harmony and there is use of extended chords.