Music A-Level
Blues characteristics
What Blues characteristics means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Blues characteristics
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A bluesy feel added to a melodic line by the rough, vocalised effect of a smear, associated with blues-influenced styles.
Topics that use Blues characteristics
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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