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2013 HSC Music 1 aural paper

5 questions, 30 marks. Every question has its recording. The official marking guidelines cover every question.

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  1. Question 1

    6 marks

    Describe the use of pitch in this excerpt.

    Elana Stone — Come on Over; excerpt 1 minute 4 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2(a)

    3 marks

    Outline the structure of this work.

    James Morrison and Swing City — Fanfare; excerpt 1 minute 30 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 2(b)

    5 marks

    How is texture developed in this work?

    James Morrison and Swing City — Fanfare; excerpt 1 minute 30 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 3

    8 marks

    Explore the features of the styles used in this excerpt.

    Despite My Deepest Fear — Firework; excerpt 1 minute 20 seconds, played SIX times

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  5. Question 4

    8 marks

    With specific reference to the concepts of music, explain how contrast is achieved in this excerpt.

    Edvard Grieg — Wedding Day at Troldhaugen; excerpt 1 minute 25 seconds, played SIX times

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