The Practice RoomSign in

2006 HSC Music 1 aural paper

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

Sign in to practise this paper

  1. Question 1

    6 marks

    Comment on the roles of the sound sources in this excerpt.

    Puretone — Addicted to Bass; excerpt 1 minute 15 seconds, played FIVE times

    RecordingMarking guidelines

  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Describe how the composer creates variety through the use of texture and duration.

    Edouard Lalo — Presto (mvnt. 2) Norwegian Rhapsody; excerpt 50 seconds, played SIX times

    RecordingMarking guidelines

  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    By referring to the concepts of music, describe the relationship between the melody and accompaniment in this excerpt.

    Sting and the Brodsky Quartet — Until; excerpt 1 minute 27 seconds, played FIVE times

    RecordingMarking guidelines

  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    How are dynamics and expressive techniques explored in this excerpt?

    Jimmy Davis and Charles Mitchell (performed by James Morrison) — You Are My Sunshine; excerpt 1 minute 43 seconds, played SIX times

    RecordingMarking guidelines
HSC examination questions © NSW Education Standards Authority. The Practice Room isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by NESA. Recordings, scores and marking guidelines are for signed-in practice only.