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Year: 2007

Concept(s): Contrast, Compare, All concepts

Topic / genre: Pop, Rock

Composer / artist: Satie, Erik

Excerpt title: Two Variations on a Theme - Blood, Sweat and Tears

Excerpt length: 1:34

Question:
03. Describe the differences in the musical treatment of each excerpt. Refer to the CONCEPTS of MUSIC in your answer.

Question 3

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates focused listening with well-supported observations, including detailed descriptions of musical events, in a suitable structured response. Answer may contain some inaccurate observations Describes in detail the differences between the musical treatment of each version by referring to the concepts	7-8
Demonstrates careful listening and musical awareness, although descriptions of musical events may contain inaccurate observations Describes the differences between the musical treatment of each version by referring to the concepts	5-6
Demonstrates some musical awareness, but often makes generalisations without providing supporting examples Describes some differences between the musical treatment of each version by referring to the concepts	3-4
Demonstrates limited musical awareness of differences between the musical treatment of each version by referring to the concepts	1-2

In better responses, candidates:

demonstrated an understanding of the question and made clear musical comparisons between the two excerpts
expressed ideas in a well-structured response – usually under concept headings, in point form with clearly labelled musical excerpts 1 and 2
used appropriate diagrams to indicate differences in pitch and texture of both excerpts
demonstrated focused listening through excellent use of musical vocabulary
discussed the use of technology when comparing excerpts 1 and 2
were able to describe the differences in performing media by identifying instruments by their correct names, eg flute rather than just a woodwind instrument or an aerophone.

In weaker responses, candidates:

were unable to identify basic performing media correctly, eg flute and guitar
used basic musical vocabulary to describe some musical concepts, eg soft, loud, smooth
used many musical terms incorrectly when comparing the two excerpts
often reverted to describing feelings or writing stories about the musical excerpts
wrote a list of musical events without making any reference to musical concepts
did not support musical terminology with an example from the excerpt
were often repetitive.

2007 Q3 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision