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Year: 2005

Concept(s): Pitch

Topic / genre: Rock, Pop

Composer / artist: Zeppelin, Led

Excerpt title: Hot Dog

Excerpt length: 1:31

Question:

04. Describe the use of PITCH in this excerpt.

Question 4

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates focused listening through well-supported observations, including detailed descriptions of musical events, in a well-structured response Describes in detail the use of pitch, 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 use of pitch and gives some examples	5-6
Demonstrates some musical awareness, but often makes generalisations without providing supporting examples Describes some use of pitch	3-4
Demonstrates limited musical awareness in describing how pitch is used	1-2

Better responses:

showed a detailed understanding of the concept of pitch and its relation to other concepts
were well-organised and structured, with detailed supportive material
showed effective use of notation, both conventional and graphic
included correct use of musical terminology.

Poorer responses were characterised by:

a lack of knowledge of the concept of pitch and some confusion with other concepts
limited and repetitive use of some aspects of pitch, eg register and range
inaccurate use of terminology
poor organisational skills
sweeping, unsupported statements, including the listing of points with little attempt to expand or support them.

2005 Q4 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision