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Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Student Book

Contents Set Work Listening

Musical Dictation

Unfamiliar Listening

Student Mark Record Sheet

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PRACTICE QUESTIONS FROM SECTION A Write your answers in the spaces provided. Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major (3rd movement) (0.00-0.48) 1

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Which word best describes the texture of the opening four bars? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A

Monophonic

Homophonic

Canonic

Heterophonic

(b) List two rhythmic features of the opening theme. (2) 1…………………………………………… 2……………………………………………

(d) List the first three instruments to play the theme. (3) 1…………………………………………… 2…………………………………………… 3…………………………………………… (Total for Question 1 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major (3rd movement) (1.18-2.00) 2

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Which two of the following ornaments does the violin play? Put crosses in the two correct boxes. (2) A

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(b) What is the tonality of the extract? (1) ……………………………………………..

(d) How many different notes are played by the bass part in the opening six bars of the extract? (1) ……………………………………………..

(e) What is the role of the harpsichord? (3) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... (Total for Question 2 = 8 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major (3rd movement) (0.40-1.21) 3

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Which of the following best describes the bass line at the beginning? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A

Ascending scale

Ascending broken chord

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Descending broken chord

(b) Name the cadence heard at the end of the extract. (1) ……………………………………………..

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(d) The extract starts in D major. Name the key of the music at the end of the extract. (1) ……………………………………………..

(e) List three characteristics of the concerto grosso. (3) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(Total for Question 3 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major (3rd movement) (0.50-1.30) 4

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Compare the first theme at the start of the extract, with the second theme at the end of the extract. (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(b) (i) Name the first instrument to play the second theme. (1) …………………………………………….. (ii) What family is this instrument from? (1) ……………………………………………..

(c) Describe the tonality of the extract. (2) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(Total for Question 4 = 8 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

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J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major (3rd movement) (0.00-1.01) 5

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Which two of the following compositional devices are heard in the violin part? Put crosses in the two correct boxes. (2) A

Suspension

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(b) In which bar does the harpsichord enter? (1) ……………………………………………..

(c) Identify the musical interval between the first two notes of the theme the first time it is played. (1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(d) Identify the musical period in which this piece was composed. (1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(e) Describe the harpsichord part at the end of the extract. (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(Total for Question 5 = 9 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (0.00-0.53) 6

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Which word best describes the texture of the opening four bars? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A

Monophonic

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(b) Which two of the following are used in the extract? Put crosses in the two correct boxes. (2) A

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(c) Describe the use of dynamics in the extract. (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... (Total for Question 6 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

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Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (1.58-2.37) 7

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Which two of the following are used in the extract? Put a cross in the correct box. (2) A

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(b) What is the time signature of the extract? (1) ……………………………………………..

(d) The extract starts in C minor. Name the key of the music at the end of the extract. (1) ……………………………………………..

(e) Compare the first subject, heard at the beginning of the extract, with the second theme, heard at the end of the extract. (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(Total for Question 7 = 10 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (6.05-6.41) 8

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) How does the composer make the beginning of the extract different from the rest of the extract? (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(b) Name the ornament used in the extract (1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(ii) Suggest a suitable word for the texture at the end of the extract. (1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(Total for Question 8 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

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Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (0.00-0.53) 9

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Identify two differences and two similarities between the first two phrases of the extract. (4) Differences 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………..... Similarities 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………...... ……………………………………………………………………………………………….....

(b) Identify the musical interval between the notes of the right hand at the end of the extract. Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A

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(d) What is the time signature of the extract? (1) ……………………………………………..

(Total for Question 9 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (6.05-6.41) 10

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. (a) Complete the following sentence: (3) The extract is taken from the …………………………………… section of sonata form. The other two sections are the …………………………………… and ……………………………………. .

(b) (i) Identify the musical interval between the repeated notes of the right hand at the beginning. (1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... (ii) Which of the following terms best describes these repeated notes? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A

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(c) Explain how the composer achieves a sense of drama and excitement in the extract? (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(Total for Question 10 = 9 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Musical Dictation 11

Listen to the following melody which will be played four times. (a) Add the missing rhythm on the score below. (3)

(b) Add the missing pitches on the score below. (3)

(Total for Question 11 = 6 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

Musical Dictation 12

Listen to the following melody which will be played four times. (a) Add the missing rhythm on the score below. (4)

(b) Add the missing pitches on the score below. (3)

(Total for Question 12 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

Musical Dictation 13

Listen to the following melody which will be played four times. (a) Add the missing rhythm on the score below. (4)

(b) Add the missing pitches on the score below. (2)

(Total for Question 13 = 6 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

Musical Dictation 14

Listen to the following melody which will be played four times. (a) Add the missing rhythm on the score below. (3)

(b) Add the missing pitches on the score below. (4)

(Total for Question 14 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

Musical Dictation 15

Listen to the following melody which will be played four times. (a) Add the missing rhythm on the score below. (3)

(b) Add the missing pitches on the score below. (3)

(Total for Question 15 = 6 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

Musical Dictation 16

Listen to the following melody which will be played four times. (c) Add the missing rhythm on the score below. (4)

(d) Add the missing pitches on the score below. (4)

(Total for Question 16 = 8 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

Unfamiliar Listening 17

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. A skeleton score is provided below.

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

(a) Name the melodic device used in bar 4, beat 1 to bar 4, beat 3. (1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….....

(b) Describe the texture in bar 7, beat 2 to bar 8, beat 1. (1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….....

(c) Identify the key and cadence at bar 8, beat 2 to bar 8 beat 3. (2) Key…………………………………………………………………………………………. Cadence……………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Name the instrument(s) that play at bar 9, beat 2, to bar 9, beat 3. (1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….....

(e) Identify the key and cadence at bar 15, beat 2 to bar 15 beat 3. (2) Key…………………………………………………………………………………………. Cadence……………………………………………………………………………………

(Total for Question 17 = 7 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Unfamiliar Listening 18

Listen to the following extract which will be played three times. A skeleton score is provided below.

Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

(a) Describe the use of dynamics in the extract in bars 1 to 4 of the extract. (2) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(b) Compare the left-hand and right-hand parts in bars 11 to 13. (4) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………......

(c) Identify the key and cadence at bar 19, beat 4 to bar 20 beat 1. (2) Key…………………………………………………………………………………………. Cadence……………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Describe the overall texture of the extract (1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….....

(Total for Question 18 = 9 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________

Details of Recordings Below is a list of recordings that should be used in order to ensure the timings given in each question are correct. For those questions that relate directly to a set work, the recording is the same as that recommended by the exam board, so in most cases, should be easily accessible. For best results that mirror the experience of the exam, you may wish to edit these tracks into the correct timings specified in the question. 1. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major, BWV, 1050, III. Allegro CD: Bach: Six Concertos for The Margrave of Brandenburg Directed by: Trevor Pinnock Label: Avie Records, 2008 Track: Disc 1, 10 Timings: 0.00-0.48 2. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major, BWV, 1050, III. Allegro CD: Bach: Six Concertos for The Margrave of Brandenburg Directed by: Trevor Pinnock Label: Avie Records, 2008 Track: Disc 1, 10 Timings: 1.18-2.00 3. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major, BWV, 1050, III. Allegro CD: Bach: Six Concertos for The Margrave of Brandenburg Directed by: Trevor Pinnock Label: Avie Records, 2008 Track: Disc 1, 10 Timings: 0.40-1.21 4. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major, BWV, 1050, III. Allegro CD: Bach: Six Concertos for The Margrave of Brandenburg Directed by: Trevor Pinnock Label: Avie Records, 2008 Track: Disc 1, 10 Timings: 0.50-1.30 5. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major, BWV, 1050, III. Allegro CD: Bach: Six Concertos for The Margrave of Brandenburg Directed by: Trevor Pinnock Label: Avie Records, 2008 Track: Disc 1, 10 Timings: 0.00-1.01 6. Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Pathétique”), I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio CD: Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Pathetique, Moonlight and Appassionata Performed by: Alfred Brendel Label: Brilliant Classics, 2012 Track: 4 Timings: 0.00-0.53

7. Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Pathétique”), I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio CD: Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Pathetique, Moonlight and Appassionata Performed by: Alfred Brendel Label: Brilliant Classics, 2012 Track: 4 Timings: 1.58-2.37 8. Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Pathétique”), I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio CD: Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Pathetique, Moonlight and Appassionata Performed by: Alfred Brendel Label: Brilliant Classics, 2012 Track: 4 Timings: 6.05-6.41 9. Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Pathétique”), I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio CD: Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Pathetique, Moonlight and Appassionata Performed by: Alfred Brendel Label: Brilliant Classics, 2012 Track: 4 Timings: 0.00-0.53 10. Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Pathétique”), I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio CD: Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Pathetique, Moonlight and Appassionata Performed by: Alfred Brendel Label: Brilliant Classics, 2012 Track: 4 Timings: 6.05-6.41 11. Dictation question, no recording. See score in full book. 12. Dictation question, no recording. See score in full book. 13. Dictation question, no recording. See score in full book. 14. Dictation question, no recording. See score in full book. 15. Dictation question, no recording. See score in full book. 16. Dictation question, no recording. See score in full book. 17. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G major, BWV, 1048, I. Allegro CD: Bach: Six Concertos for The Margrave of Brandenburg Directed by: Trevor Pinnock Label: Avie Records, 2008 Track: Disc 1, 5 Timings: 0.00-0.48

18. Franz Joseph Haydn, Keyboard Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:51, I. Andante, CD: HAYDN: Piano Sonatas Nos. 59-62 Performed by: Jenő Jandó Label: Naxos, 1993 Track: 7 Timings: 0.00-0.38

Student Mark Record Sheet Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) It may be useful to track your progress by recording the date and marks you achieved in each practise question. This will enable you to trace your progress throughout the course, and allow you to determine areas that require more practise. Breakdown of Marks

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Practice Examination Questions for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Music (2016 Specification) Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music (1700-1820) Copyright ÂŠ 2016 Sean Young

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