The document discusses the Romantic period in music history from 1820-1910. Some key aspects include composers expressing their passion and imagination through program music like Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, and incorporating national folk styles. Romantic music also saw the rise of short piano pieces that conveyed emotion through forms like ballades and nocturnes. As concert halls became more common, instrumental music reached a wider audience during this period. In general, Romantic music aimed to portray literature, history, emotions, and nature through various musical compositions.