Music A-Level
Head
What Head means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Head
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The main thematic melody of a piece, typically played at the very beginning and often repeated at the end of a performance.
Topics that use Head
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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