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2004 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

    Discuss the use of duration in this excerpt.

    The Living End — Tainted Love; excerpt 1 minute 18 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Explain the structure of this excerpt.

    Hans Zimmer — Driving; excerpt 1 minute 29 seconds, played FIVE times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Discuss how tone colour is used to create interest in this excerpt.

    The Idea of North — Mas Que Nada; excerpt 54 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    How is contrast achieved within this excerpt?

    Charles Ives — Variations on America; excerpt 1 minute 40 seconds, played SIX times

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