Composition

structure
Sections
  • Coming back
  • Memorization
  • Coherence
harmony
Chords
Scales

Chords

  • Direction
  • Evocation
  • Con-/dissonance

Scales

  • Set of pitches
  • Intervals from every position
story
Phrases
Lyrics

Phrases

  • Holding back
  • Resolution
  • Contour

Lyrics

  • Words
  • Poetry
rhythm
Events
Sequences

Events

  • Timing

Sequences

  • Metre
  • Beat division
  • Conducting
  • Memorization
creativity
Ideas
Inspiration

Ideas

  • Visual
  • Audial
  • Textual

Inspiration

  • Evocation
  • Feeling
  • Mood
annotations
Directives
Performers

Directives

  • Instruments
  • Looseness
  • Dynamics
  • Contrast

Performers

  • Dexterity
  • Expression
events
Notes
Articulations

Notes

  • Pitch
  • Time offset
  • Player/perfomer

Articulations

  • Relative duration
  • Velocity
  • Rhythm