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2017 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

    Describe the use of pitch in this excerpt.

    Eleni Vitali — To Tsantiraki; excerpt 1 minute, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    How is musical interest created in this excerpt?

    Alan Silvestri — What are you doing?; excerpt 1 minute 38 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Explore the roles of the sound sources in this excerpt.

    Silverchair — Across the Night; excerpt 1 minute 42 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Explain how both unity and contrast are achieved in this excerpt.

    Christian McBride — In a Hurry; excerpt 1 minute 18 seconds, played SIX times

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