Music A-Level
Double time
What Double time means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Double time
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A rhythmic device frequently used in jazz where the perceived tempo of the music doubles while the underlying chord progression and actual bar length remain at the original tempo.
Topics that use Double time
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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