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Music 2Musicology and Aural Skills

General Instructions

• Reading time – 5 minutes

• Write using black pen

• Manuscript paper is provided onpages 11−13

• Extra writing space is providedon pages 14−15

• Score Attachments A and B areprovided with this paper

• Write your Centre Number andStudent Number at the top ofthis page

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• Attempt Questions 1–4

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Total marks – 35Attempt Questions 1–4

All instructions, musical examples, and pauses for reading and writing are included on the recording.

Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of response.

Manuscript paper is provided on pages 11−13. If you use this space, clearly identify the question or question part to which the music refers.

Extra writing space is provided on pages 14 and 15. If you use this space, clearly indicate which question you are answering.

Question 1 (8 marks)

This question is based on Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti.

The score of Crucifixus is Score Attachment A.

You have ONE minute to look at the score.

The work will now be played ONCE for familiarisation.

Time: First playing — short pause

An excerpt (bars 1–11) will now be played THREE times for you to answer parts (a) and (b).

Times: First playing — 30 second pause Second playing — 1 minute pause Third playing — 2 minute pause

(a) Identify compositional devices used in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

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Question 1 (continued)

(b) Explain how pitch is used in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

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A different excerpt (bars 12–41) will be played TWICE for you to answer part (c).

Times: First playing — 1 minute pause Second playing — 2 minute pause

(c) Explore the composer’s use of texture in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

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This question is based on TWO excerpts from Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9 (1844) by Hector Berlioz.

Note: There is no score attachment for this question.

Part (a) is based on an 8 bar excerpt from Roman Carnival Overture.

The excerpt will be played SIX times for you to answer part (a).

Times: First playing — 10 second pause Second playing — 30 second pause Third playing — 1 minute pause Fourth playing — 1 minute pause Fifth playing — 2 minute pause Sixth playing — 2 minute pause

(a) Notate the pitch and rhythm of the cor anglais on the staves provided. 5

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œ ™ œ œ œ

œ œ œ œ œ œ

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Part (b) is based on a different excerpt from Roman Carnival Overture.

The excerpt will be played THREE times for you to answer part (b).

Times: First playing — short pause Second playing — 1 minute pause Third playing — 3 minute pause

(b) How does Berlioz use duration to create interest?

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Question 3 is based on TWO excerpts from Jetstream: Fanfare for Orchestra by Paul Stanhope.

The first excerpt will be played THREE times for you to answer part (a).

Note: There is no score attachment for part (a) of this question.

Times: First playing — short pause Second playing — 1 minute pause Third playing — 2 minute pause

(a) Explore how tone colour is used in this excerpt.

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A different excerpt from Jetstream: Fanfare for Orchestra will now be played THREE times for you to answer part (b).

Part (b) is based on bars 112–168 which is the Score Attachment B.

You have ONE minute to look at the score.

Bars 112–168 will be played THREE times for you to answer part (b).

Times: First playing — 30 second pause Second playing — 2 minute pause Third playing — 2 minute pause

(b) Analyse how contrast and unity are achieved in this excerpt. Make specific reference to the score in your answer.

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Compare how TWO composers develop their musical ideas.

In your response, refer to TWO works, one from the MANDATORY TOPIC and one from your ADDITIONAL TOPIC.

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Mandatory Topic: Music of the Last 25 Years (Australian Focus)

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Music 2 Score Attachment A

Score for Question 1

Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti

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Music 2 Score Attachment B

Score for Question 3 (b)

Jetstream: Fanfare for Orchestra by Paul Stanhope

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Piccolo

Flute

Oboes 1 & 2

Clarinet 1

Clarinet 2 / Bass Cl

Bassoon 1

Bassoon 2 / Contra Bassoon

Horn 1 & 2

Horn 3 & 4

Trumpet 1

Trumpet 2

Trombones 1 & 2

Bass Trombone / Tuba

Timpani

Percussion 1

Percussion 2

Harp

Violin I

Violin II

Viola

Cello

Contrabass

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B Cl.

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn. / Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vln. II

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B Cl.

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn. / Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vln. II

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B Cl.

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn. / Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

Vln. II

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B Cl.

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn. / Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vln. II

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B. Cl

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn. / Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vln. II

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B Cl.

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn./Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vln. II

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

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Fl.

Ob. 1&2

Cl. 1

Cl. 2 / B Cl.

Bsn. 1

Bsn. 2 / Contra

Hn. 1&2

Hn. 3&4

Tpt. 1

Tpt. 2

Tbn. 1&2

B Tbn. / Tba.

Timp.

Perc. 1

Perc. 2

Hp.

Vln. I

Vln. II

Vla.

Vlc.

Cb.

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Music 2 Sight Singing

General Instructions

• Reading time – 2 minutes

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• The test may be performed to the given words or on any open vowel or sol-fa or solfège.

• The examiner will give you the tonic chord and the starting note once after handing the test to you and once again immediately before you sing the piece.

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