The Romantic period
Example: The Romantic period in music emphasized emotional expression and individualism.
Definition
The Romantic period in music refers to a historical era from the early 19th to early 20th century characterized by expressive emotion, individualism, and expanded harmonic language. During this time, composers like Chopin and Wagner focused on personal feelings and dramatic contrasts.
Etymology
The term "the Romantic period" derives from the broader Romantic movement in arts and literature, which emphasized emotion and nature. It originated in the late 18th century, inspired by the idea of 'romance' as a medieval tale. Did you know that the musical Romantic period was named to reflect this shift toward emotional depth and imaginative freedom?
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"The Romantic period" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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