Revision | Mued

Extension Revision Tasks:

Individually or in pairs, create a 10 minute podcast about your focus work, Rush - Matthew Hindson

Extended Response Questions: (Use Rush - Matthew Hindson to answer these following questions)

What came to me as a revelation was the use of rhythm in developing an overall structure in music. PHILIP GLASS
To what extent does this statement apply to ONE work from the Additional Topic and at least ONE work from the Mandatory Topic that you have studied? Refer to specific musical examples to support your answer.
[2007]
Choose any TWO concepts of music and compare their treatment in TWO or more works you have studied from both the Mandatory and the Additional Topics. Choose at least ONE work from the Mandatory Topic and at least ONE work from the Additional Topic and name these works.
[2008]
Discuss how the concepts of tone colour and texture have been manipulated by composers in two or more works you have studied. One work should come from the Mandatory Topic Music of the last 25 years (Australian Focus) AND one work from the Additional Topic. Use musical quotes where appropriate to support your answer.
[2009]
How have composers manipulated the concepts of music to achieve unity in their works? In your answer refer to significant compositions that you have studied in your Higher School Certificate course. (Include your focus work)
[2011]
Compare how TWO composers develop their musical ideas.
[2016]

Extended Response Questions + Long Answer Questions (directly aimed towards Rush)

By referring to the concepts of music, how has Hindson achieved unity and contrast in his work?
How is musical interest created and maintained in Rush?
Explain three ways in which the composer uses repetition.
How are the concepts of music used to create a climax in Rush?
From bars 281 - 348, identify the layers of sound and describe how they are used.
Describe how Hindons creates variety through the use of texture and duration.
By referring to the concepts of music, describe the relationship between the performing media in the
excerpt (bar 110 - 162)
How are dynamics and expressive techniques explore in the excerpt (bar 261 - 280)
How is variety created through the use of tone colour?
This work appeals to all audiences. Refer to the concepts and music and explain how the music is accessible.