Music A-Level
slide
What slide means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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An expressive technique where a performer glides continuously from one pitch to another, indicated in a score by a straight or wavy line connecting two notes.
An expressive articulation technique where a performer moves smoothly from one pitch to another, implying a continuous, unbroken glide in pitch.
Topics that use slide
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
- Area of study 4: Music for theatre - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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