1995 HSC Music 1 aural paper

(a) Describe the melody. (b) How does the composer achieve contrast between the various layers of sound? (c) A second excerpt from the same piece is played. How does this excerpt contrast with the first excerpt?

Nigel Westlake — The Colour of the Cat; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

Explain THREE ways in which the composer attracts and maintains the listener’s interest in this excerpt.

Michael Torke — Adjustable Wrench; played FIVE times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

(a) How are the voices used in this excerpt? (b) Discuss the relationship between the vocal and non-vocal sounds in this excerpt.

Stockhausen — Gesang der Jünglinge; played FIVE times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

(a) Identify the instruments used in each layer of sound. There may be more than one instrument in each layer. (b) Discuss the role of each layer of sound in the texture.

Harry Connick Jr — Whisper Your Name; played FIVE times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines