Exemplar

Question Paper Prepared with reference to Eduqas SAMs

Eduqas
Specimen Listening Examination October 2017

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(a) On the score identify three consecutive chromatic notes. [2]

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(b) State what the term cresc. means in bar 12 [1]

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 Feature Bar / beat
double stopping

staccato

legato [3]

(d) Underline the device which is found at the start of this extract.

(e) At the end of this extract there is a new key signature shown on the score.

i) What is the new key? Give the FULL name. …………………………………………… [1]

(f) In the table identify the last 3 chords of this extract:

Features Chord name

bar 15 beat 2

bar 15 beat 3

bar 16 beat 1 [3]

(g) Underline the cadence created by these chords.

Perfect Imperfect Plagal Interrupted

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What larger work could this extract be taken from? [1]

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(f) Underline a possible period of composition:

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(f) Identify the cadence in bar 19 - 20
[1]
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Baroque Classical Romantic

(g) Identify the cadence in bar 19 – 20.

[1]
Perfect Imperfect Plagal Interrupted

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 Area of Study 2: Music for Ensemble

3. You will hear two extracts of jazz. Each will be played three times.
You will hear extract one followed by extract two. [12]
There will be a 30 second pause between each playing. Answer all questions below.
There will be a two minute silence after the last playing for you to complete your answer.

(a) Place a tick in the grid below after each statement to show which performance
most closely matches that statement. [6]

Musical features present Extract 1 Extract 2

Saxophone plays melody

Begins with an anacrusis

Walking bassline throughout

Repeated notes

Trumpet plays the melody

Guitar starts with strummed chords

(b) Underline the term that best describes the solos in each extract.

Improvised Imitation Countermelody Ostinato [1]

(c) Underline the term that best describes the preforming technique in
the bass line of each extract.
[1]
Arco Pizzicato Staccato Legato

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 (d) Compare the use of tempo and instruments for each extract.

Extract 1:

Tempo: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............

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Instruments: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

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Extract 2:

Tempo: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............

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Instruments: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

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 You will now hear three versions of an extract from the song “Shipbuilding” by
4.
Elvis Costello. Each version will be played twice. You will hear Versions 1,2 and 3
followed by a further playing of each. There will be a 2 minute silence after the
final playing of the last extract for you to complete your answer.
[12]

Version 1

Statement Tick (for true)

The vocal line is sung by a tenor
voice.
The bassline ascends for the first 2
bars.
The voice enters on beat 3

The piano is the only instrument

playing at the start.

You will now hear two further versions of Shipbuilding.

(b) Note three ways in which Version 2 is different to the original, Version 1. [3]

Version 2

(i) ...………………………………………………………............................................

(ii) …………………………………………………………............................................

(iii) ………………………………………………...........................................................

(iv) How has technology been used in this version?

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[1]

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 Version 3

(c) Note three ways in which Version 3 is different to the original, Version 1. [3]

Version 3

(i) …………………………………………………………............................................

(ii) …………………………………………………………............................................

(iii) ………………………………………………...........................................................

(d) Tick the box which correctly states the style of music. [1]

Jazz Soul Ballad Pop

(e) What type of structure is used in this extract?

…............................................................................................................. [1]

(f) What is the correct term given to the word setting in these extracts?
[1]
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5. You will hear two extracts of music. Extract A then Extract B played three times.
There will be a one minute silence after the final playing for you to complete your answers.
You may wish to tick the box each time you hear both extracts.
✓

[12]
Each of these extracts is from a film with a super hero.
You now have a silence of 30 seconds to read all questions that follow.

(a) i) Identify the instrument that plays the main melody for each extract.

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

ii) Give two reasons why this instrument is suitable to represent heroes.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(b) Tick the statement that is correct about the key and tonality of these extracts.

[1]

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(c) Complete the grid by ticking statements that are correct for each extract.

Identify the features which can be heard in each extract.

Tick the feature that appears in each extract. Extract 1 Extract 2

Uses syncopated rhythms

Uses triplets in the introduction

Uses semiquavers in the introduction

Uses one pitch in the introduction

Uses chords in the introduction

Timpani plays one pitch [6]

(d) In both extracts the harp plays a rapid succession of notes. What is this device called?

….......................................................................................... [1]
(e) Suggest a composer who might have composed both extracts.

….......................................................................................... [1]

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 Area of Study 3 : Film Music

6. Listen to the following extract of music which will be played three times with a 30 second
pause between each playing. This extract is from a film soundtrack that describes the
launch of a rocket. The first section is played while the engines are fired up and the second
part is the moment of lift off.

There will be a 6 minute silence after the final playing for you to complete your answer. [12]

You now have 30 seconds to read the questions.

You may wish to place a tick in a box each time you hear the extract.
✓

(a) Underline the ensemble performing this extract.

Wind band Orchestra String Orchestra [1]

(b) Suggest a possible composer for this extract. [1]

…………………………………………………
(c) This extract is in two sections: “Engines Firing” and ”The Launch.”
Describe how the composer conveys these images through the music

You should refer to both sections of the extract in your answer and point
out the musical elements and devices which have been used to create contrast. [10]

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 (a) This extract consists of two sections of the set work. [2]
Identify the two sections heard.

First section ……………………………………………………….

Second Section……………………………………………………

(b) Identify the device played by the keyboard just before the chorus is heard. [1]

…………………………………………………………..

[c] Circle the beat of the bar on which this device is heard. [1]

1 2 3 4

(d) Identify the notes in the following chords.

[3]
Make sure that you write them with notes in the correct position.

(i) Eb Major (ii) F/A (iii) D Major

(e) For almost the entire excerpt, the harmonic rhythm remains the same.
State the correct harmonic rhythm for this extract.

The harmonic rhythm is…………………………………………………………………………..

[1]
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(f) Look at the printed extract below. It shows the vocal line just before the end of the sections played.
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i) What device is shown here in the vocal writing? [1]

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ii) Identify the line marked as 1 on the extract above. [1]

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iii) Identify the line marked as 2 in the extract above. [1]

……………………………………………

(g) Underline the style of this song: [1]

Rock n Roll Hard Rock Glam Rock Ballad

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 Question 8

You will hear this extract of music 3 times.

You now have 30 seconds to read the questions below. You will have 3 minutes after the
final playing to complete your answer.

a) Name this style of music:

…………………………………………………………………………… [1]

b) Identify three features of the solo voice that are typical of this style of music:

……………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………… [3]

[1]

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 (f) This extract is a fusion of two styles.
What other style has been used to create this fused style?
You should NOT repeat your answer for question (a).

…………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(g)

(h)

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ANSWERS

(a) On the score identify three consecutive chromatic notes. [1]

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Bar 10 Violin & Bar 10 Violin 2 as shown on score
(b) State what the term cresc. means in bar 12 [1]
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Feature Bar / beat

double stopping 15 / 3 or 16 1

staccato 9 / 3

legato 9 1-3

(d) Underline the device which is found at the start of this extract.

(e) At the end of this extract there is a new key signature shown on the score.

i)
D Major
What is the new key? Give the FULL name. ……………………………………………… [1]

(f) In the table identify the last 3 chords of this extract:

Features
bar 15 beat 2

bar 15 beat 3
Chord name
am /c OR iib

D7 or V7
ANSWERS
bar 16 beat 1 G Major or I [3]

g) Underline the cadence created by these chords: [1]

Perfect Imperfect Plagal Interrupted

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 2.

Larghetto /
Largo
3
4

ANSWERS

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 [1]
F Major

Larghetto Largo
What larger work could this extract be taken from? [1]
opera oratorio
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(f) Underline a possible period of composition:

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(f) Identify the cadence in bar 19 - 20
[1]
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Baroque Classical Romantic

(g) Identify the cadence in bar 19 – 20.

[1]
Perfect Imperfect Plagal Interrupted

ANSWERS

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 Area of Study 2: Music for Ensemble

3. You will hear two extracts of jazz. Each will be played three times. There will be a 30
second pause between beach playing. Answer all questions below. [12]

The Sweet Jazz Trio

Byssum Lull Track 3 0:11 – 1:11
Very Swedish

Van Morrison Moondance

Track 2 2:04 – 3:02: Moondance
(a) Place a tick in the grid below after each statement to show which performance
most closely matches that statement. [6]

Musical features present Extract 1 Extract 2

Saxophone plays melody ✓

Begins with an anacrusis ✓
Walking bassline throughout ✓
Repeated notes ✓
Trumpet plays the melody ✓
Guitar starts with strummed chords ✓

(b) Underline the term that best describes the solos in each extract.
ANSWERS
Improvised Imitation Countermelody Ostinato [1]

(c) Underline the term that best describes the preforming technique in
the bass line of each extract.
[1]
Arco Pizzicato Staccato Legato

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(d) Compare the use of tempo and instruments for each extract.

Extract 1:
Quick 4/4 170 BPM
Tempo: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............

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Instruments: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
Only uses 3 instruments: Trumpet, Guitar & Acoustic Bass [2]
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When trumpet stops improv. guitar takes over and trumpet
drops out entirely – thinner texture.
Extract 2:
Slower 4/4 130 BPM
Tempo: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............

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Instruments: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

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Uses 5 instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Kit, Saxophone added for improv.
Texture increases.
ANSWERS

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 4. You will now hear three versions of the song “Shipbuilding” by Elvis Costello. Each
version will be played twice. There will be a 2 minute silence after the final playing
of the last extract for you to complete your answer.

Version 1 Original – Costello In E minor. Start note is B

Statement Tick (for true)

The vocal line is sung by a ✓
tenor voice.
The bassline ascends for the
first 2 bars.
The voice enters on beat 3. ✓
The piano is the only
instrument playing at the start.

You will now hear two further versions of “Shipbuilding”

ANSWERS
(b) Note three ways in which Version 2 is different to the original, Version 1. [3]

Version 2 Tasmin Archer

Female vocal
(i) ...………………………………………………………............................................
Sung at a lower pitch – start note is Ab key f minor
Starts with high pitched piano / clock sounds / synths
(ii) …………………………………………………………............................................
Synth flute sounds
Drum kit enters on verse 2 – version 1 has kit in verse 1
(iii) ………………………………………………...........................................................
Drum sticks used on kit.
How has technology been used in version 2? [1]

Reverb, use of synthesized sounds, sound effects.

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 Version 3 Robert Wyatt

(c) Note three ways in which Version 3 is different to the original, Version 1. [3]

Highest start note – on e (in a minor)

(i) …………………………………………………………............................................
Starts with cymbals & drum roll on snare
Vocal harmonies in chorus
(ii) …………………………………………………………............................................
Vocal line with more noticeable accent
Uses brushes throughout on kit
(iii) ………………………………………………...........................................................
Texture remains constant from verse to chorus.
(d) Tick the box which correctly states the style of music. [1]

Jazz Soul Ballad Pop

(e) What type of structure is used in this extract?

strophic or verse and chorus

…............................................................................................................. [1]

(f) What is the correct term given to the word setting in these extracts?
syllabic
….............................................................................................................
[1] ANSWERS

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5. You will hear two extracts of music. Extract A then Extract B played three times.
You may wish to tick the box each time you hear both extracts.

You now have a silence of 30 seconds to read all questions that follow. [12]

Each of these extracts is from a film with a super hero

(a) i) Identify the instrument that plays the main melody for each extract.

TRUMPET Do NOT accept cornet

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

ii) Give two reasons why this instrument is suitable to represent heroes.

LOUD (1);
HIGH (1);
PENETRATING TONE (1);
LIKE A FANFARE (1);
USED IN BATTLE (1);
BOLD / GRAND / POWERFUL / REGAL (1)
[2]

(b) Tick the statement that is correct about the key and tonality of these extracts.

✓
ANSWERS
[1]

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(c) Complete the grid by ticking statements that are correct for each extract

Identify the features which can be heard in each extract.

Tick the feature that appears in each extract. Extract 1 Extract 2

Uses syncopated rhythms ✓

Uses triplets in the introduction ✓
Uses semiquavers in the introduction ✓
Uses one pitch in the introduction ✓
Uses chords in the introduction ✓
Timpani plays one pitch ✓ [6]

(d) In both extracts the harp plays a rapid succession of notes. What is this device called?
Glissando
….......................................................................................... [1]

(e) Suggest a composer who might have composed both extracts.

Williams, Shore, Barry, Zimmer, Horner ANSWERS

….......................................................................................... [1]

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Area of Study 3 : Film Music

6. Listen to the following extract of music which will be played three times with a 30 second
pause between each playing. This extract is from a film soundtrack that describes the
launch of a rocket. The first section is played while the engines are fired up and the second
part is the moment of lift off.

There will be a 6 minute silence after the final playing for you to complete your answer. [12]

You now have 30 seconds to read the questions.

You may wish to place a tick in a box each time you hear the extract.

(a) Underline the ensemble performing this extract.

Wind band Orchestra String Orchestra [1]

(b) Suggest a possible composer for this extract. [1]

Howard Shore but ANY composer for film.
…………………………………………………
(c) This extract is in two sections: “Engines Firing” and ”The Launch.”
Describe how the composer conveys these images through the music

You should refer to both sections of the extract in your answer and point
ANSWERS
out the musical elements and devices which have been used to create contrast. [10]

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 Engines Firing
LONG NOTES (1);
RISING IN PITCH (1); MORE QUICKLY (+1);
IN STEP / SCALIC (1);
VIBRATO (STRINGS) (1);
PEDAL IN BASS (1)
BASS GOING LOWER (1);
CONTRARY MOTION / WIDENING OF RANGE (1);
CHROMATIC / DISCORDANT (1);
LOUD / GETS LOUDER (1);
TEXTURE GETS THICKER (1);
FAST NOTES / (SEMI) QUAVERS / (UNDERNEATH) (1);
COUNTER MELODY (1);
SMOOTH / LEGATO (1);
SNARE / SIDE DRUM (1);
OSTINATO (1)

CLEAR / BROAD (MELODY) (1);

FLOWING / LEGATO (1); Launch
LARGE CHORD (1);
HOMOPHONIC / TUNE AND ACCOMPANIMENT (1);
(MORE) MAJOR / MODULATION (1);
BRASS (1);
IT IS LOUD(ER) / CRESCENDO (1);
CYMBAL (CRASH) (1);
(PERCUSSION) ROLLS / FILLS (1);
TIMPANI (1);
PULSING NOTES / QUAVERS (UNDERNEATH) (1);
CHANGE OF METRE (1);
ANSWERS
SLOW(ER) (1);
MAJESTIC / GRAND / REGAL (MELODY) (1)

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 (a) This extract consists of two sections of the set work. [2]
Identify the two sections heard.
PRE CHORUS
First section ……………………………………………………….
CHORUS
Second Section……………………………………………………

(b) Identify the device played by the keyboard just before the chorus is heard. [1]
GLISSANDO
…………………………………………………………..

[c] Circle the beat of the bar on which this device is heard. [1]

1 2 3 4

(d) Identify the notes in the following chords.

Make sure that you write them with notes in the correct position.
ANSWERS
[3]

(i) Eb Major (ii) F/A (iii) D Major

Eb G Bb A F C D F# A

(e) For almost the entire excerpt, the harmonic rhythm remains the same.
State the correct harmonic rhythm for this extract.
[1]
Every 2 beats
The harmonic rhythm is…………………………………………………………………………..

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(f) Look at the printed extract below. It shows the vocal line just before the end of the sections played.
1

i) What device is shown here in the vocal writing? [1]

Melisma
……………………………………………
ii) Identify the line marked as 1 on the extract above. [1]
Legato / slur
……………………………………………
iii) Identify the line marked as 2 in the extract above. [1]
Tie
……………………………………………

(g) Underline the style of this song: [1]

Rock n Roll Hard Rock Glam Rock Ballad

ANSWERS

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 Question 8 Gupsy Aujla / Saini Surineder
Bhangra Track 1 0:13 – 1:09
You will hear this extract of music 3 times.
You now have 30 seconds to read the questions below.

a) Name this style of music:

Bhangra
…………………………………………………………………………… [1]

b) Identify three features of the solo voice that are typical of this style of music:

NARROW RANGE (1); VIBRATO (1);

SLIDES / GLISS / PITCH BEND / MICROTONAL(1); ORNAMENTS / DECORATED / TRILL (1);
MELISMA / LEGATO (1); PUNJABI LANGUAGE (1);
HIGH (1); USES CHAAL RHYTHM (1);
LONG NOTES ANY 3 stated
[3]

✓
ANSWERS
[1]

4/4

chaal

dhol
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(f) This extract is a fusion of two styles.
What other style has been used to create this fused style?
You should NOT repeat your answer for question (a).
UK Pop
…………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(g)

Punjab

(h)

MALE (1); UNISON (1);

ROLLING R’s (1);
SHOUTS (1); ‘HOI’ (1);

ANY 2 of the above.

ANSWERS

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