Music A-Level
Individual expression
What Individual expression means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Individual expression
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A highly individualised sound that jazz musicians often strive for rather than a blended orchestral tone.
Topics that use Individual expression
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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