Stylistic influences
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A hallmark of blues, jazz, and soul influences within pop music, contributing to a bluesy, soulful, or expressive feel.
Musical theatre styles influenced by jazz, rock, or pop, in which techniques such as pitch bends are common.
Topics that use Stylistic influences
- 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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