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Gradus GE-098 · cite this code — it is permanent. Rule id expr-dynamic-redundant-repeat
A dynamic mark is only written where the level changes (or after a structural break like a rest of significant length or a new system/movement); repeating the identical mark on consecutive notes with nothing intervening is visual clutter.
Two consecutive notes in the same voice both carry `dynamic: "mf"` with no dynamic change, hairpin, or new phrase between them — the engraving shows "mf" twice within a couple of beats.
Gould, Behind Bars, ch. Dynamics — "do not repeat a dynamic unless there has been an intervening dynamic change"; Ross concurs, noting dynamics are stated once and persist until contradicted.
This rule can be decided from pitches, durations and voices — no layout required. A validator can check it before anything is drawn.
Gradus GE-098 — No redundant restatement of an unchanged dynamic. Gradus Engraving Rulebook v1.0. https://gradusmusic.com/engraving/rule/expr-dynamic-redundant-repeat
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