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2001 HSC Music 1 aural paper

4 questions, 30 marks. Every question has its recording. The official marking guidelines cover every question.

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  1. Question 1

    6 marks

    Describe how the concepts of music are used in this excerpt.

    Comadre Florzinha — Sapopemba; excerpt 1 minute 47 seconds, played SIX times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Discuss the ways in which various rhythms are used in this excerpt.

    Bernard Herrmann — Prelude to North by Northwest; excerpt 1 minute 56 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    How are the concepts of music used to create a climax in the excerpt?

    Berlioz — Te Deum; excerpt 1 minute 8 seconds, played FIVE times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Describe the structure of the excerpt, supporting your answer with reference to other musical concepts.

    Mandingo — Medicine Man; excerpt 54 seconds, played FIVE times

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