2. Always begin with the title, composer, and date. Title: What the musical piece is called—use proper punctuation Sometimes the title will include more than just one part. Include all parts! Composer: Who wrote it Date: when it was written
3. Next you need to listen to the entire piece of music. This sounds stupid, but listening to the entire piece first will give you an idea of the “big picture” before you go back and break it down more.
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5. Lyrics (If there are lyrics) What are the lyrics about? Who is the speaker/recipient? Discuss themes in the lyrics? What is the message/meaning/mood?
