2009 HSC Music 1 aural paper

(a) Identify THREE tone colours you hear in this excerpt. (b) Discuss how tone colour emphasises the changes in texture.

Anonymous (performed by Ars Antiqua de Paris) — Ductia; excerpt 1 minute 21 seconds, played FIVE times

Focusing on the concept of pitch, describe how contrast is achieved in this excerpt.

Mika, Jodi Marr, John Merchant and Dan Warner (performed by Mika) — Grace Kelly (Acoustic); excerpt 1 minute 4 seconds, played SIX times

Compare the use of duration in the two versions of Took the Children Away.

Archie Roach — Took the Children Away (two versions: Archie Roach; Archie Roach and the Australian Art Orchestra); played FIVE times

With reference to expressive techniques and ONE other concept, describe how musical interest is achieved in this excerpt.

Sherman and Sherman (performed by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen) — I Wanna Be Like You; excerpt 1 minute 21 seconds, played FIVE times