Music A-Level
tension
What tension means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of tension
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Reference: AQA
A dramatic effect created by tremolo, often used in film scores to build anticipation or underscore fear.
A sense of anticipation or unease created by the lack of harmonic movement in a drone.
Topics that use tension
- Area of study 3: Music for media - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- 9th, 11th, and 13th chords
- Action and drive
- added 6th
- Character development
- Chord extensions
- Chord nomenclature
- Cross-cultural orchestration
- Cross-rhythm
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