The definitive textbook for music performance analysis.Decoding Sound: Music Analysis for the Secondary School is a brand new book and a simplified and engaging approach to music performance analysis by Deborah Smith. Available as DIGITAL VERSION or PRINT + DIGITAL BUNDLE Interactive PDF with audio links to all music examples Access to online sample answers for all questions in the book Structured in a clear, logical, progressive and simplified way Includes FREE access to Decoding Sound Digital Resource Library Both versions of Decoding Sound include chapters on: The Elements of Music Expressive Outcomes The Elements in Depth Question Answering Techniques Focus on Comparison Practice Questions Word lists for the elements Words for describing the expressive outcome Each chapter builds on the skills and knowledge learned in previous chapters and includes: Definitions of terms Discussion of concepts and their application in music performance Detailed analysis examples and fully written out sample answers ‘Your Turn’ activities after every example to build confidence and question answering skills All music examples are embedded in the PDF as live audio links Write answers directly into the print book or PDF