Music A-Level
Phrasing
What Phrasing means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Phrasing
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Reference: AQA
The shaping of a melody into phrases, which may be balanced, symmetrical or irregular.
Topics that use Phrasing
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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