A level Analyses of Set Works
Recommended Essay Structure
Very short introduction contextualising the set work (2-3 sentences max)
Paragraph 1: Element of Music 1
a) Sentence 1-2: Describe and contextualise
Describe: using musical vocabulary identify/describe the feature relating to the element of music (with an example if appropriate).
Contextualise: comment ‘…which is typical/atypical/advanced/conservative for that period/genre/style’
b) Sentence 2-3: Effect
Comment ‘The effect of this is to…’ Describe the effect / composer’s intended effect of this feature on the music.
c) Sentence 3-4: Comparison
Comment ‘This is similar to/different from X (composer & title) composed earlier/later/during the same/Baroque/Classical/Romantic period in which…’.
For each element of music, to complete the paragraph, follow steps (a)-(c) at least four times, identifying at least four features relating to that element, spending no more than 12 minutes.
Paragraph 2: Element of Music 2
Follow steps (a)-(c) at least four times, identifying at least four features relating to that element, spending no more than 12 minutes.
Paragraph 3: Element of Music 3
Follow steps (a)-(c) at least four times, identifying at least four features relating to that element, spending no more than 12 minutes.
