What are the key musical characteristics of each period?

After completing the reading material for the fifth module, Romantic period, Prelude 5 and Chapters 33-45, write an essay on one of the following topics:

1) Compare and contrast, and discuss the similarities and differences between the Classical and Romantic Symphony. Describe and define the Symphony. What are the major elements of the Symphonic piece? What are the key musical characteristics of each period? How did that translate to the distinctive character of the Symphony genre as exhibited in each period? Refer to the listening examples to help support the points you are making

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2) Compare and contrast, and discuss the similarities and differences between the Classical and Romantic Opera. Describe and define the Opera. What are the major elements of the Opera? What are the key musical characteristics of each period? How did that translate to the distinctive character of the Opera genre as exhibited in each period? Refer to the listening examples to help support the points you are making

To complete the essay, you may need to revisit the content of Module 4 (Classical period) as well as research information and sources outside of the textbook material.

Essay length requirement: Minimum 200 words, maximum 300 words. You may want to do your work first in a word processor and then paste your writing in the window below.

Note book : The Enjoyment of Music, Essential Listening Edition ( Third Edition )

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