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Year: 2002

Concept(s): Pitch, D&ET

Topic / genre: 19th Century

Composer / artist: Bizet, Georges

Excerpt title: Habanera - Filippa Giordano

Excerpt length: 1:53

Question:

04. Describe the solo singer’s use of PITCH and EXPRESSIVE TECHNIQUES in this performance.

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Question 4

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates focused listening through well-supported observations, including detailed descriptions of musical events, in a well-structured response Describes the singer’s use of pitch and expressive techniques in detail, and uses appropriate examples to support observations	7-8
Demonstrates careful listening and musical awareness, although descriptions of musical events may contain some inaccurate observations Describes the singer’s use of pitch and expressive techniques and gives some examples	5-6
Demonstrates some musical awareness, but often makes generalisations without providing supporting examples Describes some ways in which the singer uses pitch and expressive techniques	3-4
Demonstrates limited musical awareness in the identification or description of pitch and/or expressive techniques	1-2

The better responses to this question provided well-supported observations, linked to the music, and contained accurate use of musical terminology. They were generally well structured, and clearly placed their examples in context. Perceptive comments were a feature of these responses.

Weaker responses struggled with how to describe pitch and expressive techniques. These responses frequently contained unclear and unlabelled diagrams. The responses contained general observations without explanation. Story telling or emotional responses to the music were often included.

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