Classical Music vs. Romantic Music

Key Differences

Romantic music always has emotional touch and can be depressing at times while classical music is lighter and properly arranged.

Samantha Walker

Nov 08, 2016

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There are specific symphonies related to classical music while there are a variety of symphonies related to romantic music.

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Romantic music began in Europe later in the 19^th century and stemmed from romanticism while classical music existed way before this in the beginning of 17^th century and also started from Europe.

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Specific instruments such as a piano are used for the classical music while different types of instruments are used for romantic music.

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There are a basic set of rules on how classical music is sung but in the case of romantic music, there are no such rules.

Janet White

Nov 08, 2016

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The main focus of the classical music is nature and self-analysis while the main focus of the romantic music is something other than own self.

Samantha Walker

Nov 08, 2016

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Comparison Chart

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This type of music began in 1600, a time which was politically and socially stable.

This type of music existed because of various wars that were being carried out and people having to live away from each other in the 19th century.

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Instruments

Specific instruments such as a piano are used.

Different types of instruments are used.

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Symphony

Specific symphonies

Variety of symphonies

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Theme

Lighter and properly arranged.

Has emotional touch and can be depressing.

Samantha Walker

Nov 08, 2016

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Definition of Classical Music

This type of music began in 1600, a time which was politically and socially stable. People had time to self-reflect and explore different things therefore this type of music came into existent in Europe but quickly made its roots in other parts of the world including Asia and Africa and currently every area has their own classical music forms in the local languages which always follow a particular set of rules and specific instruments which are used. The piano is the most used instrument in Europe while flute and Sitar are the more used tool when it comes to classical music in Asia.

Definition of Romantic Music

This type of music existed because of various wars that were being carried out and people having to live away from each other in the 19^th century. It is the latest form of music but could not last for long. There was always an emotional touch with this type of music which focuses on other rather than own self. There are no particular rules and various instruments can be used for this type and has made its roots in the modern music too, which is based on love of others or a particular place. Beethoven was one of the first musicians to introduce this type.

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