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2012 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

    Explore the use of duration in this excerpt.

    Christa Hughes and the Honky Tonk Shonks — Back in Black; excerpt 1 minute 12 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

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

    Jane Aubourg — Finding Frangipanis; excerpt 1 minute 19 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    How is musical interest maintained in this excerpt?

    Colin O'Malley — Wildcat Fanfare (Drumline); excerpt 1 minute 25 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Explain how unity and contrast are achieved in this excerpt.

    Burkhard Dallwitz — Kate and Tilly's Waltz; excerpt 1 minute 25 seconds, played SIX times

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