AQA GCSE Music: Area of Study 2 – Popular Music Features Cheat Sheet

AQA GCSE Music: Area of Study 2 – Popular Music Features Cheat Sheet

Struggling to remember the difference between reggae and rock? Not sure how to write about texture or harmony in hip hop?

This one-page revision guide breaks down all the essential features of Popular Music genres in line with the AQA GCSE Music specification (Area of Study 2) — using the student-friendly MR TIGHTS framework to help you tackle listening questions and 8-mark answers with clarity and confidence.

✅ What’s Inside:

• 🔍 Clear summaries of key popular genres: rock, pop, reggae, hip hop, musical theatre, and more
• 🎼 Bullet-point breakdowns for each MR TIGHTS category
• 📝 Exam-ready vocabulary and listening terms
• 🎙️ Key traits like instrumentation, rhythm, vocal style and harmony

Perfect for:

• Last-minute revision
• Improving 8-mark responses
• Getting familiar with popular music styles for the listening paper

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