Music GCSE
Purcell as composer
What Purcell as composer means in Music GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Purcell as composer
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Henry Purcell is the composer of the set work 'Music for a While', and each composer should be linked firmly to their own work.
Topics that use Purcell as composer
- Area of Study 2: Vocal Music (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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