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2018 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 tone colour in this excerpt.

    Ramin Djawadi — Westworld; excerpt 1 minute 39 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Explore how duration is used in this excerpt.

    Sam Spiegel and Ape Drums — Mutant Brain; excerpt 1 minute 40 seconds, played FIVE times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Analyse how contrast is used in this excerpt.

    George Gershwin — An American in Paris; excerpt 1 minute 13 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Explain how texture is used in this excerpt.

    The Piano Guys — Don’t You Worry Child; excerpt 1 minute 42 seconds, played SIX times

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