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why was schubert considered a transitional composer?

he chose the instrumentation of the modern era while using the structural style of the baroque period

he used the dynamic traditions of the baroque period with classical instrumentation choices

he used lyric melodies to show the romantic styles, but within the framework of classical forms

he chose improvisational styles of the classical period with the instrumentation of the baroque period

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Franz Schubert is often considered a transitional composer because **he used lyric melodies to show the romantic styles, but within the framework of classical forms**. Schubert's music blends the structural clarity and forms associated with the Classical era (like sonata-allegro form) with the expressive, emotive qualities characteristic of the Romantic era. His lyrical melodies and harmonic innovations help bridge the gap between these two musical periods, making him a key figure in the transition from Classical to Romantic music.

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