Music A-Level
Reed stops
What Reed stops means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Reed stops
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Stops such as the trumpet or oboe that produce sound via a vibrating brass tongue, creating a penetrating, rich sonority.
Topics that use Reed stops
- Area of study 7: Art music since 1910 - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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