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2014 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

    How are sound sources used in this excerpt?

    Simply Red — Fairground (Rollo and Sister Bliss Remix); excerpt 1 minute 17 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Describe the musical features of this excerpt.

    Alms for Shanti — Superbol; excerpt 1 minute 27 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    How is tension created in this excerpt?

    Thomas Newman — The Attack of the Hook-Handed Man; excerpt 1 minute 9 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    How does structure contribute to both unity and contrast in this excerpt?

    The Notting Hillbillies — Run Me Down; excerpt 1 minute 17 seconds, played SIX times

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