Music A-Level
Unconventional instrumentation and timbre
What Unconventional instrumentation and timbre means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Unconventional instrumentation and timbre
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A unique palette incorporates marimba, tuned percussion, piano, various plucked strings and electronic pads, blending acoustic instruments with electronic synthesisers and processed sounds.
Topics that use Unconventional instrumentation and timbre
- Area of study 3: Music for media - Named composers (AQA A-Level)
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