Chaminade's Opus 76, "6 Romances Without Words," is a collection of six lyrical piano pieces, each designed to evoke a specific mood or character without the use of words. The genre of "Romance (or Song) Without Words" represents a blend of poetry and music, which was very popular during the Romantic period. The second piece in this set, "Élévation," features a graceful and flowing melody that conveys a sense of upliftment and tranquility. Voicing is certainly the most challenging skill in this piece, as the melody must always be projected well above the rest of the texture.