QCE MusicPractice Examination 9

This paper covers

• Hope and optimism
• Rising contour and widening range
• Modulation and harmonic lift
• Crescendo and thickening texture
• Evaluating purpose, not just describing
• Q1 'First Light' (choral anthem): imitative entries, augmentation, Lydian colour and plagal cadence
• Q2 'Rebuild' (pop-rock power ballad): rising pre-chorus, dominant build and whole-tone modulation
• Q3 'After the Storm' (orchestral finale): oboe to tutti, sequential modulation and minor-to-major arrival

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.