The document summarizes Victorian era music in England. Some popular composers of the time included Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir Edward Elgar, and Richard Strauss. Common instruments discussed are the harpsichord, violin, and piano. The harpsichord was introduced in the 16th century but was replaced by the piano in the 18th century. Victorian music flowed between genres in a single piece compared to more repetitive modern music. Music halls helped spread popular music. Popular dances of the era included the waltz and polka.