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2019 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

    Explain how duration is used in this excerpt.

    Rush — YYZ; excerpt 1 minute 11 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Explore the use of pitch and dynamics and expressive techniques in this excerpt.

    Kate Miller-Heidke — Where?; excerpt 1 minute 45 seconds, played SIX times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Describe how the use of technology has affected tone colour and texture in this excerpt.

    ODESZA — Loyal; excerpt 1 minute 4 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Analyse the use of both unity and contrast in this work.

    Thomas Newman — Quenelle with Regency Sauce, Etc.; excerpt 1 minute 32 seconds, played SIX times

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