The important new member of the Romantic orchestra was the:

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The Romantic era saw the rise of the conductor as an important member of the orchestra. Composers such as Wagner and Berlioz wrote complex scores that required a conductor to keep the large orchestra together and to bring out the various nuances of the music. The conductor also became a figurehead and often had a significant influence on the interpretation of a piece of music. The concertmaster (A) was an important position before the Romantic period and continued to be so, but did not see a rise in importance during this era. The continuo player (B) was typical of the Baroque era and was not a significant member of the Romantic orchestra. Moderator (D) has no relevance to the Romantic orchestra.

The Important New Member of the Romantic Orchestra Was The