How can you tell simply by listening that a symphony is from the Classical rather than the Romantic period?

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Alissa Grant

Arts

14 August, 12:52

How can you tell simply by listening that a symphony is from the Classical rather than the Romantic period?

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Greta Sanford · Answer 1

The harmonies are more simple and predictable, the pieces are shorter, have fewer movements, and the orchestra is smaller with fewer instruments. The classical symphonies follow a strict form, and confined to harmony rules.