- Much larger orchestral sound - development of brass section in orchestra.
- Increased use of percussion instruments used to create interesting sounds.
- More complex harmony used (7ths, 9ths) to create emotional quality.
- Often chromatic harmony with key changes - modulations.
- Great use of dynamics.
- Music often used to tell stories or create emotions.
- Instrumental technique significantly improved especially by pianists / violinists.
- Melodies lyrical / songlike.
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- Much wider use of percussion instruments in orchestra
- Virtuoso playing by pianists and violinists.
- Huge orchestral sound.
- Development and importance of brass instruments in orchestra.
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Classical