Music A-Level
Narrative and exposition
What Narrative and exposition means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Narrative and exposition
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The role verses play in theatrical music, being crucial for exposition and advancing the plot and for storytelling and character development.
Topics that use Narrative and exposition
- Area of study 4: Music for theatre - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- added 6th chord
- Belt
- bpm
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