Early Romantic Symphony

Question 1

Early romantic symphony length

Answer 1

Up to an hour, longer than classical.

Question 2

Early romantic symphony structure / form

Answer 2

1. Allegro, sonata form
2. Adagio, Ternary / theme and variation
3. Scherzo and Trio
4. Rondo/Sonata Rondo

Question 3

Early romantic symphony dynamics/tempi

Answer 3

Ppp-fff

Generally a lot faster. Presto and allegro.

Question 4

Early romantic symphony instrumentation

Answer 4

The size is increased and range is too.

Trombone section added.

Piccolo added.

Choir and soloists added sometimes.

Question 5

Early romantic symphony subjects/programmatics

Answer 5

Descriptive titles of movements and symphonies.

E.g: Beethoven’s Symphony No.6 (movement II) By the brook.