2011 HSC Music 1 aural paper
4 questions, 30 marks. Every question has its recording. The official marking guidelines cover every question.
Question 1
6 marksDescribe the structure of this excerpt with reference to the use of musical material.
Antonio Vivaldi — Autumn (Four Seasons); excerpt 1 minute 14 seconds, played FIVE times
RecordingMarking guidelinesQuestion 2
8 marksHow is musical interest achieved in this excerpt? In your response, refer to duration and at least one other concept of music.
Grieg (performed by Apocalyptica) — Hall of the Mountain King; excerpt 1 minute 26 seconds, played SIX times
RecordingMarking guidelinesQuestion 3
8 marksDescribe the texture of this excerpt with reference to specific sound sources.
Yothu Yindi — Djäpana; excerpt 1 minute 29 seconds, played SIX times
RecordingMarking guidelinesQuestion 4
8 marksHow are repetition and variety achieved in this excerpt? In your answer, refer to the concepts of music.
Dido and Faithless with Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo — One Step Too Far; excerpt 1 minute 13 seconds, played SIX times
RecordingMarking guidelines