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Music

Evidence is scores, recordings, and performance practice — or listener data if you go empirical.

What counts as evidence: Score analysis, primary historical sources, or listener/perception data, depending on your approach.
  • Analytical: pick a small corpus (10–20 pieces) and code one feature — harmonic rhythm, form, text setting.
  • Historical: work from primary sources — manuscripts, letters, concert programs, early reviews.
  • Empirical: measure something listeners do — tempo preference, emotion ratings, memory for melody.
  • Cite the edition and recording you used, not just the composer.