Rhythmic flexibility
What Rhythmic flexibility means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A strong but flexible rhythmic understructure, featuring swing rhythms and syncopation that drive the music while allowing expressive freedom.
Fado relies heavily on rhythmic flexibility, using rubato for emotional expression rather than a strict tempo.
Topics that use Rhythmic flexibility
- Area of study 5: Jazz (AQA A-Level)
- Area of study 6: Contemporary traditional music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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