2023 HSC Music 2 paper

Complete the table by identifying the chords and their positions on the first beats of bars 1 and 16.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Quartet No. 14, K. 387, Movement I; parts (a)-(b) based on bars 1-55 (this part references the first beats of bars 1 and 16); Score Attachment A (bars 1-89)

With reference to the score, explain how contrast is achieved through texture from bar 1 to bar 55.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Quartet No. 14, K. 387, Movement I; bars 1-55; Score Attachment A (bars 1-89)

With reference to the score, describe the role of instruments from bar 56 to bar 89.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Quartet No. 14, K. 387, Movement I; bars 56-89; Score Attachment A (bars 1-89)

Explain how tension is created in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Franz Schubert — Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished' in B minor, Movement I: Allegro moderato; bars 1-38; Score Attachment B

Notate the pitch and rhythm of the violin melody on the staves provided.

Franz Schubert — Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished' in B minor; violin melody, a different excerpt (1:39-1:58 of the recording), Allegro moderato; no score attachment (melodic dictation)

Explain how the leggiero style is realised, with specific reference to the score.

Elena Kats-Chernin — Dance of the Paper Umbrellas; bars 1-40; Score Attachment C(i)

Analyse how variety has been achieved in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Elena Kats-Chernin — Dance of the Paper Umbrellas; bars 89-133; Score Attachment C(ii)

With reference to pitch and duration, to what extent does contemporary Australian music feature the development of musical ideas? In your answer, refer to TWO works you have studied from the mandatory topic, Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus). Do not refer to works in this paper. In your answer, make specific reference to each work. You will have 20 minutes to complete your answer.

Extended response (essay). Mandatory topic: Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus). Refer to TWO studied works (not works in this paper); no score, no recording.