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Programme 6 recap

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Today I am going to do very little talking, because I would like you to listen to a lovely variety of music that I have compiled for you. So today we are more about “just Music” than “about Music”.
Over the last five programmes I have introduced to you and demonstrated to you the four elements of sound, and specifically of musical sound, so today is all about giving you opportunity to reflect on these
24 May 2023 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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