Music A-Level
middle eight
What middle eight means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of middle eight
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The contrasting 'B' section within the standard 32-bar AABA song form, typically eight bars long.
Topics that use middle eight
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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