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What does a graphic score use instead of traditional music notation?

Symbols, pictures, words, or shapes

What can a graphic score show?

Pitch, dynamics, rhythm

What does a traditional score use for notation?

Stave (five lines and spaces)

In which types of music are graphic scores often used?

Modern, experimental, and electronic

In a graphic score, what do lines going up represent?

Pitch rising (higher sounds)

What do dots represent in a graphic score?

Short notes (staccato sounds)

What do thicker lines mean in a graphic score?

Louder sounds (forte)

What do curved lines represent in a graphic score?

Smooth, flowing melodies (legato)

What do sharp, jagged lines represent in a graphic score?

Abrupt, sharp sounds

Why is graphic notation used in music composition?

It allows more freedom and expression

Who composed 'Towards an Unbearable Lightness' using graphic notation?

Bergstrom Nielsen

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