sentences:  English Art song composers in the 18th century
  
  London was the largest city in Europe by 1800; many non-English composers traveled there, especially from Germany and Italy.English theater works ("ballad operas") continued to be popular into the 19th century.The harpsichord, fortepiano, harp, and guitar were all popular instruments at the time; all were used to accompany voices and as solo instruments; song composition began to flourish as home music making with these instrument increased.