Music A-Level
Dorian mode
What Dorian mode means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A minor-type scale with a major sixth, often found in Celtic folk traditions, giving a brighter sound than the natural minor.
A mode that can create a folk-like or ancient feel.
Topics that use Dorian mode
- Area of study 3: Music for media - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
- Area of study 6: Contemporary traditional music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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