1997 HSC Music 1 aural paper

4 questions, 80 marks. Every question has its recording. There are no marking guidelines for this year here.

  1. Question 1

    20 marks

    Discuss the use of repetition and contrast in this excerpt.

    Danny Elfman — The Simpsons; excerpt 1 minute 5 seconds, played SIX times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

    Recording
  2. Question 2

    20 marks

    Comment on the use of duration in this excerpt.

    Tan Dun — Sun and Moon; excerpt 1 minute 24 seconds, played FIVE times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

    Recording
  3. Question 3

    20 marks

    With reference to pitch and expressive techniques, how is variety achieved in this excerpt?

    Beethoven — Archduke Trio; excerpt 1 minute 59 seconds, played FIVE times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

    Recording
  4. Question 4

    20 marks

    Describe the structure of this excerpt.

    Zap Mama — Brrrlaak; excerpt 1 minute 28 seconds, played SIX times; marks not printed on the paper — 20 per question, as in the 1999 marking guidelines

    Recording
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