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1770-1837
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1809-47
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The 19th century saw some of the most radical changes to music since music's recorded history
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1765-1833
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Could still be symmetrical but most composers preferred to write more expansive and elongated musical thoughts
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1776-1822
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1801-1828
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1805-47
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Composers were expected to imbue their music with strong emotional content. Longing was one of the most distinguishable features of the romantic period.
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1786-1826
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Heroism became the fad in the 19th century starting with Beethoven. Resulting in a desire for fanfare-like musical statements in orchestral music. Rhythm took on a free nature in the 19th century.
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1797-1848
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1810-49
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1804-57
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Remarkable advances occurred in the harmonic nature of music in the 19th century. Sevenths, ninths, and harmonic chromaticism dominated almost every genre of music.
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1792-1868
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1810-56
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Homophony, polyphony, and monophony were all used in the 19th century.
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1797-1828
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1803-69
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Form from the 18th century such as sonata, variations, ritornello and rondo were continued and expanded on in the 19th century.
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1813-83
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Dynamics were used for the first time in music history to their full potential. Dynamics became central style for the new emotional and expressive content.
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For the first time, orchestration became an art in itself. Progressive composers made extraordinary changes in the expectation of roles for various orchestral instruments.
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1811-86
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1824-96
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Most modern improvements to orchestral instruments were made during this time period. Tuning was refined for most instruments and the piano was improved. Percussion music found their voice through progressive music.
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There was a desire for large choral-orchestral works but also a desire for a solo character piece for piano.
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1818-93
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1833-97
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The patronage system disappeared. Upper and upper-middle class patrons replaced the old court system.
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Improvisation and trills fro the 18th century were discontinued.
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1819-96
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1813-1901
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Chromaticism, especially harmonically, was used freely.
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19th century had a weird obsession with individual feeling and an interest in the nature and mind of an artist.
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1825-99
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1840-93
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New tone colors emerged when composers orchestrated passages for instruments never before combined. Brass and percussion sections were enlarged.
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1841-1904
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1860-1903
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Supernatural and macabre were topics of interest in the 19th century.
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1857-1934
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1835-1921
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1854-1932
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1858-1924