Structural development
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Layering fundamentally shapes the structural and textural progression of a piece, with the gradual addition of layers contributing to it.
The gradual addition or removal of layers is a primary method of creating musical form and a dynamic build in this genre.
Topics that use Structural development
- Area of study 6: Contemporary traditional music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
- Area of study 7: Art music since 1910 - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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