Music A-Level
Harmonic and tonal structures
What Harmonic and tonal structures means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Harmonic and tonal structures
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Set in E flat major, the aria uses chromaticism to show emotional instability, with a move to the dominant and diminished seventh chords for dramatic effect.
Topics that use Harmonic and tonal structures
- Area of study 1: Western classical tradition 1650–1910 (compulsory) - Strand B: The operas of Mozart (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Characterisation through melody
- Characterisation through music
- Classical harmonic language
- Classical orchestration techniques
- Dance forms in opera
- Dramatic pacing
- Dramatic pacing and structure
- Ensemble writing and polyphony
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