Music A-Level
added 6th chord
What added 6th chord means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of added 6th chord
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A major or minor triad with an additional major sixth above the root, providing a jazzy, unresolved yet stable colour frequently found in musical theatre scores.
Topics that use added 6th chord
- Area of study 4: Music for theatre - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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