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Year: 2005

Concept(s): Structure

Topic / genre: Music of a culture

Composer / artist: Mestisay

Excerpt title: Danza de los Enanos

Excerpt length: 1:11

Question:

01. Outline the STRUCTURE of the excerpt.

Question 1

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates musical awareness and careful listening, although descriptions of musical events may contain some inaccurate observations Outlines in detail the structure of the excerpt, using suitable examples to support observations	5-6
Demonstrates some musical awareness, but observations may contain some inaccuracies Outlines the structure of the excerpt and includes examples to support observations	3-4
Demonstrates limited musical awareness in the identification or outline of the structure	1-2

Better responses included:

clear understanding of the concept of structure with detailed supporting observations
detailed understanding of the internal structure
effective use of musical terminology
evidence of strong musical awareness.

Poorer responses:

showed a lack of understanding of the concept of structure
often included vague or generalised observations indicating limited musical awareness
were bare, listing points without expansion or explanation.

2005 Q1 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision