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2024 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

    Outline the use of structure in this excerpt.

    Mitch Tambo — Heal; excerpt 1 minute 22 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Explain how the use of pitch and duration has created tension in this excerpt.

    Hildur Guðnadóttir — Call Me Joker; excerpt 1 minute 49 seconds, played FIVE times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Explain how the composer uses dynamics and expressive techniques to create variety in this excerpt.

    John Rutter — Gloria Patri; excerpt 1 minute 43 seconds, played FIVE times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Analyse the use of texture and tone colour in this excerpt.

    Miley Cyrus ft. Stevie Nicks — Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix); excerpt 1 minute 40 seconds, played SIX times

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