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Gradus GE-133 · cite this code — it is permanent. Rule id expr-expression-text-model-c-gap
Expressive text markings (dolce, espressivo, cantabile, semplice, etc.) are a standard, open-ended vocabulary distinct from the closed dynamic and technique vocabularies — a composer/arranger needs to attach arbitrary short italic text to a note.
Gould, Behind Bars, ch. Expression Marks — treats expression text as an open vocabulary (unlike dynamics), rendered in italic above the staff near the note it modifies; Ross, The Art of Music Engraving, agrees.
This rule can be decided from pitches, durations and voices — no layout required. A validator can check it before anything is drawn.
Gradus GE-133 — Model B/C has no freeform per-note expression-text field at all — an agent cannot author dolce/espress./cantabile. Gradus Engraving Rulebook v1.0. https://gradusmusic.com/engraving/rule/expr-expression-text-model-c-gap
Rulebook v1.0 · text licensed CC-BY-4.0 · machine-readable at /api/v1/engraving/rules/expr-expression-text-model-c-gap