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Year: 2010

Concept(s): Contrast, All concepts

Topic / genre: Pop

Composer / artist: Benny Benassi, The Biz

Excerpt title: Let it Be

Excerpt length: 1:36

Question:

01. Describe how MUSICAL INTEREST is created in this excerpt.

Question 1

Criteria	Marks
Describes how the musical interest is created in the excerpt using suitable examples to support observations Demonstrates aural understanding, including descriptions of musical events Answer may contain some inaccurate observations	5-6
Describes how the musical interest is created in the excerpt. Includes some examples to support observations Demonstrates some aural understanding, but makes generalisations and may not provide supporting examples	3-4
Demonstrates limited aural understanding in identifying or commenting on how the composer creates interest	1-2

In better responses, candidates:

provided examples with musical support
demonstrated an excellent understanding of musical terminology
elaborated points clearly using musical terminology
provided well-structured responses in which the chronological order of each section was clearly identified
expressed the answer through discussion of concepts and structure.

In weaker responses, candidates:

provided brief and superficial responses
were confused by the meaning of musical interest and gave personal opinions rather than discussing concepts
frequently used little or incorrect musical terminology
made general statements about the musical excerpt but did not draw conclusions about musical interest
provided narrative story responses rather than factual musical observations
did not relate point forms to the actual music.

2010 Q1 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision