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Unit 3: Innovations
Quick questions on Performing innovative repertoire (QCE Music Unit 3)
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What is dynamics and expression?Show answer
You decide where to swell and where to pull back, how to grade a crescendo, where to place an accent. These choices create tension and release.
What is articulation?Show answer
Legato, staccato, marcato, slurs and accents change the character of a line. A staccato, clipped reading feels urgent; a legato reading feels lyrical.
What is tone colour?Show answer
Your choice of technique (vibrato, bow placement, embouchure, vocal placement, guitar pickup or effects) shapes the colour and mood. In innovative repertoire, deliberate tone colour choices, including extended techniques, are often essential to the style.
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