Question

which type of composition was most likely to feature in virtuosic playing in the romantic period?
1. piano trio
2. concerto
3. symphony
4. opera

Answer 1

In the Romantic period, the type of composition most likely to feature virtuosic playing is **2. concerto**. Concertos, particularly for piano and violin, often showcased the technical skills and expressive capabilities of the soloist, highlighting virtuosic passages and extensive solos within the orchestral framework.