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2025 HSC Music 1 aural paper

4 questions, 30 marks. There’s no recording for this year. The official marking guidelines cover every question.

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  1. Question 1

    6 marks

    Describe how variety is achieved in this excerpt.

    Missy Higgins — Steer; excerpt 1 minute 17 seconds, played FIVE times

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  2. Question 2

    8 marks

    Compare the use of pitch and tone colour in the two versions of Youngblood.

    5 Seconds of Summer — Youngblood (original), and a version by 3% (triple j Like A Version); played FIVE times

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  3. Question 3

    8 marks

    Explain how style is used in this excerpt. In your answer, refer to at least TWO concepts of music.

    Rahilu — Thick of It (Jazz Version); excerpt 1 minute 33 seconds, played SIX times

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  4. Question 4

    8 marks

    Describe the roles of performing media in relation to the structure of this excerpt.

    Florence Price — Symphony No. 1 in E minor, III ‘Juba Dance’; excerpt 1 minute 27 seconds, played SIX times

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