Articulation, ornamentation and stylistic indications that articulate a style

What this note covers

1. Articulation shapes the connection between sounds
2. Accent, emphasis and varieties of attack
3. Ornamentation decorates a principal pitch or line
4. Techniques change tone colour as well as expression
5. Stylistic indications emerge from a consistent performance language
6. Worked analysis: expression across a complete excerpt
7. 7. Worked expressive profile: bowing, attack and ornament
8. 8. Style without stereotype: an evidence bundle

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