Music A-Level
Timbre and distortion
What Timbre and distortion means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Timbre and distortion
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They sound highly resonant and aggressive when played with distortion on an electric guitar.
Topics that use Timbre and distortion
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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