Music A-Level
Harmonic and melodic contrast
What Harmonic and melodic contrast means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Harmonic and melodic contrast
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The bridge provides harmonic, melodic and lyrical contrast, frequently featuring a modulation to a new key or a change in rhythmic feel.
Topics that use Harmonic and melodic contrast
- Area of study 4: Music for theatre - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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