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Year: 2019

Concept(s): Pitch, Dynamics & Expressive techniques

Topic / genre: Popular music

Composer / artist: Kate Miller-Heidke

Excerpt title: Where?

Excerpt length: 1:45

Question:

02. Explore the use of pitch and dynamics and expressive techniques in this excerpt.

Question 2

Criteria	Marks
Explores in detail how pitch and dynamics and expressive techniques are used Demonstrates a highly developed aural understanding, using well- supported observations and appropriate examples	8
Explores in some detail how pitch and dynamics and expressive techniques are used Demonstrates a developed aural understanding, using appropriate observations and examples	6-7
Explores how pitch and dynamics and expressive techniques are used Demonstrates a competent aural understanding, using observations and examples	4-5
Provides a basic outline of how pitch and dynamics and expressive techniques are used Demonstrates a basic aural understanding	2-3
Demonstrates a limited aural understanding	1

In better responses, students were able to:

describe pitch and expressive techniques in a detailed and sophisticated manner using correct terminology
identify nuances in expressive techniques for example the differences in vibrato in different sections
accurately use graphic notation to demonstrate melodic movement
discuss the use of both melody and harmony in relation to pitch
provide a sequential analysis of the excerpt in relation to the concepts
write succinct and yet detailed answers which fully addressed the concepts.

Areas for students to improve include:

writing legible, detailed, relevant and clearly structured responses

using appropriate language and terminology when discussing the concepts

avoiding the use of subjective and emotive language.

2019 Q2 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision