Music A-Level
Timbral contrast
What Timbral contrast means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Timbral contrast
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Contrast created by combining different sonorities, such as a warm acoustic piano and a harsh distorted electric guitar.
Topics that use Timbral contrast
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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- added sixth chord
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