Music A-Level
mm (metronome marking)
What mm (metronome marking) means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of mm (metronome marking)
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Provides a precise indication of tempo by specifying the exact number of beats per minute.
Topics that use mm (metronome marking)
- Area of study 3: Music for media - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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