Music A-Level
Tone colour
What Tone colour means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The quality of a sound that distinguishes different voices and instruments, used to establish mood, define characters, and enhance the dramatic narrative.
A quality of sound described using appropriate adjectives such as mellow, harsh, or bright.
Topics that use Tone colour
- 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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