Music A-Level
Vocal embellishment
What Vocal embellishment means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vocal embellishment
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A decorative effect achieved through melisma, used by pop and R&B vocalists to add emotional intensity or embellish a melody, often at the end of a phrase.
Topics that use Vocal embellishment
- Area of study 2: Pop music - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- 13th chord
- A cappella
- added sixth chord
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- Belting
- Blue note
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