Visual analysis: forms, signs and symbols, compositional devices and expressive markings

What this note covers

1. The forms you must recognise on paper
2. Signs and symbols: repeats, endings and road maps
3. Compositional devices with original examples
4. Expressive elements, tempo markings and score terms
5. Worked example: visual analysis of an original score
6. Model definitions to learn word for word
7. Exam technique for visual analysis

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes