1999 HSC Music 1 aural paper
4 questions, 80 marks. Every question has its recording. The official marking guidelines cover every question.
Question 1
20 marksBy referring to duration and sound sources, describe how the composer creates unity and contrast in this excerpt.
Elena Kats-Chernin — Cadences, Deviations and Scarlatti; excerpt 40 seconds, played SIX times
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20 marksDescribe the structure and use of pitch in this excerpt.
Goldbug — Whole Lotta Love; excerpt 1 minute 19 seconds, played FIVE times
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20 marksWith reference to the concepts of music, how does the composer maintain interest in this excerpt?
Rimsky-Korsakov — Capriccio Espagnol; excerpt 1 minute 29 seconds, played FIVE times
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20 marksDiscuss the use of tone colour and texture in this excerpt.
Joe Arroyo — Rebellion; excerpt 1 minute 43 seconds, played SIX times
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