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2008 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 does the composer maintain interest?

    Somebody to Love, from the Happy Feet soundtrack; excerpt 1 minute 31 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Comment on the use of pitch, dynamics and expressive techniques in this excerpt.

    Traditional (performed by Bob Paredes and Catherine Schieve) — Bulgar Frailach; excerpt 1 minute 14 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Discuss the composer’s use of duration with reference to the themes and accompaniment in this excerpt.

    Prokofiev — Dance of the Knights (Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64); excerpt 1 minute 18 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Define the structure of this excerpt with reference to the concepts of music.

    Blaine Whittaker — The Messenger; excerpt 1 minute 31 seconds, played FIVE times

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