Music A-Level
bridge
What bridge means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A section that introduces contrasting harmonic, melodic, or rhythmic material to prevent repetition fatigue.
A contrasting section that provides harmonic, melodic and rhythmic contrast to the primary 'A' sections.
Topics that use bridge
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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