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Year: 2017

Concept(s): Contrast, All concepts

Topic / genre: 20th Century

Composer / artist: George Gershwin

Excerpt title: An American in Paris

Excerpt length: 1:13

Question:

03. Analyse how contrast is used in this excerpt.

Question 3

Criteria	Marks
Analyses in detail how contrast is used Demonstrates a highly developed aural understanding, using well-supported observations and appropriate examples	8
Analyses in some detail how contrast is used Demonstrates a developed aural understanding, using appropriate observations and examples	6-7
Describes how contrast is used Demonstrates a competent aural understanding, using observations and examples	4-5
Demonstrates a basic understanding of how contrast is used Demonstrates a basic aural understanding	2-3
Demonstrates a limited aural understanding of how contrast is used	1

In better responses, students were able to:

provide an organised and in-depth analysis of contrast using the concepts of music
draw conclusions by referencing a number of concepts supported by appropriate musical examples
identify significant details within the selected concepts of music to discuss contrast.

Areas for students to improve include:

2018 Q3 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision