91276 - SCORE READING

UNPACKING THE STANDARD

Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores involves identification and description of musical elements and features used in a range of music scores. 

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores involves explanation of musical elements and features in a range of music scores. 

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores involves application of musical elements and features in a range of music scores. 

A range of music scores refers to music from different cultural, historical and social contexts, eg ‘art’ music, popular, rock, jazz, ethnic, indigenous, folk and stage. 

What you need to know

• terms, signs and performance markings 

• rhythm and metre 

• pitch 

• tonality and harmony 

• texture 

• instruments 

• form and structure •

 compositional devices.