 Because of the revolutions happening in Europe and the Americas, patriotism was stronger than ever.  Composers started adding national traits in pieces.

 Pianos became common place as apart of home furnishings  Many women learned to play the piano for social purposes  More music written and performed by amateurs

 The term connoted something distant, legendary, and fantastic.  It suggested something imaginary, far away from reality.  No rules or limits, love for nature  Focus was on expression

 The Lied/Art Song › Song for solo voice and piano  Operas › Same as before, just with the traits of the period  Instrumental music › Same as before, just with the traits of the period

 Lyric poetry  Grouped into collections  Ternary form (ABA)  Melodies much more important  Narrative Songs  Composers › Schubert, Schumann, Foster

 New forms created › Nocturnes, Etudes, Prelude, › Dance Music  Polonaise, Mazurka, scherzos  Composers  Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn