Music GCSE
Musical features of the set work
What Musical features of the set work means in Music GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Musical features of the set work
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The musical features identify Purcell's style, and a stated feature should be matched to evidence in the work rather than to the title alone.
Topics that use Musical features of the set work
- Area of Study 2: Vocal Music (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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