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2002 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 the structure of the excerpt.

    Anonymous — La Volta; excerpt 1 minute, played SIX times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Explain how the performing media are used in this excerpt.

    Joe Zawinal — Mi Gente; excerpt 1 minute 16 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    How is contrast created in this piece?

    Bruce Smeaton — Seven Little Australians; excerpt 1 minute 58 seconds, played FIVE times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Describe the solo singer’s use of pitch and expressive techniques in this performance.

    Bizet (performed by Filippa Giordano) — Habanera; excerpt 1 minute 50 seconds, played FIVE times

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