Which of these elements is strictly romantic?
a. melody—long and lyrical
b. rhythm—regular meters like 2/4 and 4/4
c. harmony—mostly major/minor tonality
d. dynamics—crescendo and decrescendo

A. melody—long and lyrical

Explanation:

Out of Classicism, we come to the romantic era of music. Its diversity and density are so complex that it is appropriate to divide the period analysis into two blocks. In this article, the most general aspects of Romantic music are commented. In the next essay, the composers of nationalist character will be analyzed, whose works reflected the spirit of their countries or regions of origin.

Romantic-era music continues to be enjoyed for its richness in melodic and harmonic invention, its poignancy and grandeur, as well as its extramusical associations.

Some composers of the time wrote bel canto opera that celebrated the beauty of the human voice in long, expressive melodies with elaborate and vivid ornamentation.