The music from the Romantic period is MOST different from music of previous periods in the following ways:
1. The works used more instruments and voices: In the Romantic period, composers expanded the orchestra, adding new instruments and increasing the size of the ensemble. This allowed for greater expression and emotional depth in their compositions.
2. The pieces usually focused on one main movement: Unlike the structured forms of previous periods like the Classical era, where symphonies and sonatas were divided into multiple movements, Romantic composers often focused on a single continuous movement within a piece, allowing for more extensive exploration of themes and emotions.
These differences in instrumentation and structure allowed Romantic composers to create music that was more expansive, emotional, and expressive compared to the music of earlier periods.
