Question: What is the difference between a classical and a romantic symphony?
Answer: Generally speaking, the classical symphony follows form and structure very meticulously, where as the romantic symphony does not. Often, romantic symphonies have larger orchestrations and a larger variety of instrumentation. You could say that romantic period symphonies are “larger than life”; they are much more expressive in terms of harmonization, rhythmic patterns, and dynamics.
Symphony FAQ Index
- What is a symphony?
- Where did the symphony originate?
- From where did the term 'symphony' come?
- What is a movement?
- How many movements are in a symphony?
- What is the longest symphony?
- Which composers are famous for their symphonies?
- What was the largest symphony orchestra?
- What is the oldest symphony orchestra?
- What is the difference between a classical and a romantic symphony?
- I would like to attend a symphony concert, but where?
