Music A-Level
bpm
What bpm means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A precise numerical measurement of tempo, indicating exactly how many beats occur within a 60-second period.
Gives a general speed, whereas the metronome marking explicitly links the tempo to a specific note value.
Topics that use bpm
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
- Area of study 4: Music for theatre - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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