2003 HSC Music 1 aural paper
4 questions, 30 marks. Every question has its recording. The official marking guidelines cover every question.
Question 1
6 marksDiscuss the use of pitch in this excerpt.
Paul Rodgers — Muddy Water Blues; excerpt 1 minute 33 seconds, played FIVE times
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8 marksIdentify the layers of sound, and describe how they are used.
Traditional — Tarakihi; excerpt 1 minute 08 seconds, played SIX times
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8 marksHow does the composer maintain interest in this excerpt?
Piazolla — Allende; excerpt 1 minute 17 seconds, played FIVE times
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8 marksReferring to the concepts of music, describe how the composer achieves unity in this excerpt.
Haydn — Piano Trio No. 18; excerpt 49 seconds, played SIX times
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