Beethoven and his younger contemporary, Schubert, inherited all of the following musical traditions except
A. less precise notation than was used previously.
B. solo and orchestral forms that had been developed by Haydn and further explored by Mozart and could now be carried to the limits of expression.
C. the opportunity to indicate exactly the manner in which they wanted their music performed.
D. a variety of instruments to provide the range of colors Romantics desired in their orchestras.
Answer: A
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