The document discusses the characteristics and features of Romantic period music from 1820-1900. It describes the Romantic period as emphasizing extreme emotions and expressions, compositional freedom, and expanded orchestras. Key characteristics included lyrical melodies focused on love, nature, religion and nationalism. Composers also sought to elicit emotional reactions from audiences. Nationalism and exoticism influenced compositions through native and foreign musical influences respectively. The document outlines Romantic musical traits such as chromatic harmony, compound rhythms, and dramatic dynamics. Important genres that emerged were the art song and symphonic poem, while instruments like the piano and newer woodwind and brass instruments enlarged the orchestra.