Music A-Level
Vocal and instrumental interplay
What Vocal and instrumental interplay means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vocal and instrumental interplay
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Polyphony may occur when multiple independent vocal lines overlap, such as in a complex backing vocal arrangement with independent counter-melodies.
Topics that use Vocal and instrumental interplay
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- 13th chord
- A cappella
- added sixth chord
- Articulation
- Articulation and playing techniques
- Backbeat
- Belting
- Blue note
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