Narrative II: characterisation, leitmotif and thematic transformation

What this note covers

1. Characterisation: giving people and ideas a sound
2. Leitmotif: a recurring signature
3. Thematic transformation: showing character change
4. Voice and instrument choice as characterisation
5. Harmony, rhythm and texture as characterisation
6. Writing about characterisation in the exam

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