Music A-Level
Vocalisation of instruments
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The plunger mute is opened and closed to mimic the vowel sounds of human speech, often notated as 'wa-wa', giving the instrument human-like qualities.
Topics that use Vocalisation of instruments
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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