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2007 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

    In this excerpt, how is variety created through the use of tone colour?

    Architecture in Helsinki — The Owls Go; excerpt 1 minute 24 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Describe Mendelssohn’s use of pitch in this excerpt.

    Felix Mendelssohn — Mvmt. 1 (Symphony No. 4); excerpt 1 minute 16 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Describe the differences in the musical treatment of each excerpt. Refer to the concepts of music in your answer. (It is not necessary to address all concepts.)

    Blood, Sweat and Tears — Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie (two excerpts); played FOUR times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Identify the layers of sound and describe how they are used in this excerpt.

    Johnny Clegg and Savuka — These Days; excerpt 1 minute 40 seconds, played FIVE times

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