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Melody and Harmony Concepts
Quick questions on Ostinato, riff, pedal and drone: repeated and held patterns - SQA National 5 Music
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A short, instantly recognisable bass guitar pattern repeats through a funk track. Name the concept. [1 mark]
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An organ holds a low bass note while the chords above it change for several bars. Name the concept. [1 mark]
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Why would you call the held note under a set of bagpipes a drone rather than a pedal? [1 mark]
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