20th Century Exercise A

Question 2 [15 marks]

The recording of Extract 2 will be played four times. A skeleton score for this extract is shown in the Insert.
All answers are to be written in the spaces below.

(a) Explain the meaning of the term Allegro Scherzando printed at the start of the extract.
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(b) Refer to the materials in the first four bars of the extract. The material at bars 11-12 is
being varied but the music sounds varied. State two ways this is achieved.

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(c) (i) What term best describes the relationship of bar 6 with reference to bar 5?

sequence ostinato repetition dominant

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(ii) How did the main motif develop rhythmically at bar 7?

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(iii) What rhythmic feature is observed in bar 11?

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(d) The music at bars 15-23 provides a music contrast to the main motif which presents a light
hearted characteristic. Provide three musical features that help to achieve this difference.

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(e) In what two ways is the return of the main motif at bar 23 different from its first appearance?

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6085/P1/20th Century Exercise A (2023)

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(f) This work is taken from a 20th century piano solo.

(i) Which 20th century style is this piece of work most likely taken from?

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(ii) Provide two reason for your answer in (i).

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6085/P1/20th Century Exercise A (2023)

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Question 2

(a) meaning?
Extract 2
(b) difference?
(a) meaning?

(c) relationship?

(c) rhythm?

(c) rhythm?

(d) how is contrast achieved?

6085/P1/20th Century Exercise A (2023)

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 (e) difference?

etc.

6085/P1/20th Century Exercise A (2023)

©Mr Sebastian Zhang