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General Certificate of Secondary Education

B354

Music
Unit B354: Listening Paper
Specimen Paper

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Answer all the questions.
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The total number of marks for this paper is 100.
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question marked with an asterisk (*).
Time is allowed for you to write your answers between the playing of the
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Answer all questions.
1 You will hear three extracts of music, one from each of the Areas of Study 2, 3 and 4. Each
extract will be played twice.
(a)

Extract A
This extract is based on Area of Study 3 Dance Music. You will hear this extract twice.
(i)

This extract is a Jig. Underline the correct time signature for this music.
5
8

(ii)

4
4

6
8

[1]

5
4

Which of the following note patterns is the correct shape for the melody at the beginning of
this extract? (Tick the box next to your chosen answer)

[1]

(iii)

Give three reasons why this piece is suitable for dancing.

1 ..........................................................................................................................................
2 ..........................................................................................................................................
3 ...................................................................................................................................... [3]

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(iv)

From which country does this type of dance come?

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

(b)

Extract B
This extract is based on Area of Study 4 Descriptive Music. You will hear this extract
twice.
This extract is called The Factory.
*Write a paragraph describing how the music expresses this title. (You may wish to refer to
instruments, rhythm, melody, pitch, dynamics, texture or any other features that are
relevant).

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(c)

Extract C
This extract is based on Area of Study 2 Shared Music. You will hear this extract twice.
(i)

The accompaniment for this song has three layers of sound.

Using the grid below, describe the music that each instrument plays.

Bass Guitar
[2]

Rhythm Guitar
[2]

Drum Kit
[2]
(ii)

Give the name for the section before the voice enters. (Underline your chosen answer.)

MONTUNO

INTRODUCTION

BRIDGE

CHORUS

[1]
[Total 19]

2 You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 3 Dance Music. This extract will be
played three times.

(a)

Name the style for this type of dance.

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

(b)

Give three features of the music that are typical of this style.
1 ..................................................................................................................................................
2 ..................................................................................................................................................
3 .............................................................................................................................................. [3]

(c)

Suggest a suitable composer for this type of dance.

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

(d)
(i)

Where did this type of dance originate?

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

(ii)

What would be a suitable venue for this type of dance?

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

(e)

Describe the dance steps and movements used in this type of dance.

[3]

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[Total 10]

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3 You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 4 Descriptive Music. This extract will be
played four times.
This music was written for television in 1952 for programmes about World War II.
(a)
(i)

Tick the box for the rhythm that the snare drum plays at the beginning of this extract.

[1]
(ii)

This rhythm is repeated many times.

Give the technical name for this.
......................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b)

Using the following three headings, describe how this extract helps to build up a feeling of
tension.
The use of pitch
.....................................................................................................................................................
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................................................................................................................................................ [3]

The use of dynamics

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................................................................................................................................................ [3]

The use of percussion towards the end of the extract

.....................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................ [2]
[Total 10]

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4 You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 2 Shared Music. This extract will be
played four times.
This extract has two sections that are quite different from each another.

(a)

Underline the musical forces used in the first section of this piece.
Orchestra alone

(b)

Orchestra and solo

Choir alone

[1]

Orchestra and choir

Give a suitable word for the dynamic used in the first section.
................................................................................................................................................ [1]

(c)

Give the technical name for the texture of the first section.
................................................................................................................................................ [1]

(d)

Name the first percussion instrument that plays and describe the rhythm.

[3]

Name of percussion instrument ..................................................................................................

Description of rhythm ..................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................

(e)

What effect do the features you have discovered create in the music of the first section?
.....................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................ [2]

(f)

Give a word for the dynamic used in the second section.

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

(g)

Give the name for the articulation that best describes the second section.
................................................................................................................................................ [1]

(h)

Describe the music played by the accompaniment in the second section.

.....................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................ [2]

(i)

Where might you expect this piece to be performed?

................................................................................................................................................ [1]
[Total 13]

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5 You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 2 Shared Music. This extract will be
played four times.
A single stave score of the extract is printed opposite.

(a)

Name the two instruments that you hear in this piece.

Instrument 1 ................................................................................................................................
Instrument 2 ............................................................................................................................ [2]

(b)

What is the name given to this type of piece? (Underline your chosen answer.)
Concerto

Symphony

Sonata

[1]

String Quartet

(c)

Using the given rhythm, fill in the missing notes in Bar 7 and Bar 8.

[8]

(d)

Circle a note that has been altered by an ornament.

[1]

(e)

Describe two features of the accompaniment.

.....................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................. [2]

(f)

In what key does the extract end? (Tick the box next to your chosen answer.)

Tonic

Dominant

Subdominant

[1]

Relative Minor

[Total 15]

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6 You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 4 Descriptive Music. This extract will be
played four times.
This music has been written to describe romantic and magical qualities.

(a)

(b)

Underline three words or statements that show how the composer creates these qualities.
Legato

Staccato

Very fast

Fairly slow

Thick texture

Low pitch

Loud

Soft

Use of drums

Use of pitched percussion

[3]

Name the instrument that plays the melody at the beginning of this extract and suggest a
musical reason why the composer may have chosen it for this piece.
Instrument ...................................................................................................................................
Reason .......................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................. [2]

(c)

Describe two ways in which the composer has created the romantic and magical qualities.
You may explain two of the words that you have underlined above or give two different
reasons.
1 ..................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
2 ..................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................. [4]
[Total 9]

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7 You will hear two extracts of music from Area of Study 3 Dance Music.
Extract A followed by Extract B will be played three times.
Extract A is Salsa and Extract B is a Tango.

(a)
(i)

Underline the European country in which Extract A has its roots.

Germany

(ii)

Spain

Portugal

England

Underline the European country in which Extract B has its roots.

Germany

Spain

Portugal

[1]

[1]

England

(b)
(i)

Name the instrument heard in the introduction of Extract A that is typical of Salsa.
..

(ii)

[1]

Name the instrument heard in the introduction of Extract B that is typical of Tango.

[1]

(c)
Compare the instruments used after the introduction of the two Extracts.
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Comparison Questions

(d)

Compare the number of beats in a bar between Extract A and Extract B.

.....................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................ [2]

(e)

Compare the tempo of Extract A with that of Extract B.

.....................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................ [2]

(f)

Underline the word for a rhythmic style that is featured in both Extracts.

Ostinato

(g)

Swung

Syncopated

[1]

Dotted

Describe one other difference between the Extracts in addition to those you have already
mentioned.
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................................................................................................................................................ [2]
[Total 15]

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8 You will hear three extracts of music from Area of Study 2 Shared Music. The extracts will be
played one after the other, three times Extract A followed by Extract B followed by Extract C,
three times.
There are nine statements below. Each statement applies to only one of the three extracts.
In the boxes beside each statement, put the letter A, B or C to indicate to which extract each
statement applies.
For example, if you think the first statement applies to Extract B, then write B in the first box.

(a)

(b)

(c)

[9]

Features of the instrumentation:

(i)

The music is played by 2 instruments.

(ii)

The music is played by a wind quintet.

(iii)

The music is played by a piano and an orchestra.

Features of the accompaniment:

(i)

The music begins with an um-cha-cha accompaniment.

(ii)

The solo and the accompaniment do not play at the same time.

(iii)

There are bass notes followed by chords played on a guitar.

Features of the rhythm:

(i)

The melody uses mainly crotchets and quavers.

(ii)

The accompaniment uses syncopation.

(iii)

The melody uses dotted rhythms.

[Total 9]
[Paper Total 100]

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General Certificate of Secondary Education

Music

B354

Unit B354: Listening Paper

Specimen Mark Scheme
The maximum mark for this paper is [100].
[Please note, only Assessment Objective 3, Listening and Appraising Skills is tested
in this examination]

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Question
Number
1
(a)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Answer
You will hear three extracts of music, one from each of the Areas of Study 2, 3
and 4. Each extract will be played twice.
Extract A
This extract is based on Area of Study 3 Dance Music. You will hear this
extract twice.
This extract is a Jig. Underline the correct time signature for this music.
5
4
6
5
4
8
4
8

[1]

Which of the following note patterns is the correct shape for the melody at the
beginning of this extract? (Tick the box next to your chosen answer)

[1]

Give three reasons why this piece is suitable for dancing.

Fast (1);
Strong rhythm (1); triplet rhythm (1)
emphasis on 1st beat of bar (1);
Very clear phrases / 8 bar phrases (1)
(Any 3 x 1)

(iv)

Max
Mark

[3]

From which country does this type of dance come?

Ireland

[1]

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Question
Number
(b)

Answer

Max
Mark

Extract B
This extract is based on Area of Study 4 Descriptive Music. You will hear this
extract twice.
This extract is called The Factory.
Write a paragraph describing how the music expresses this title. (You may
wish to refer to instruments, rhythm, melody, pitch, dynamics, texture or any
other features which are relevant).
Answers for this question will be very varied and expressed in many
ways. Below is a selection of features that might be included in an
answer. Any other musical answer worthy of credit must be allowed.
Repeated patterns
Many different layers
Clashing chords
Use of oboes, and brass, harsh sounding instruments
Steady speed, alternating bass notes
Candidates will score as follows:
0 marks for no response or no response worthy of credit.
1-2 marks: a limited number of points made from the indicative content.
The response lacks organisation, structure and accuracy of spelling,
punctuation and grammar.
3-4 marks: several points made from the indicative content. The
response is adequately organised, structured and with some errors of
spelling, punctuation and grammar.
5-6 marks: most of the points from the indicative content and is
expressed clearly using appropriate terminology and accurate spelling,
punctuation and grammar.

[6]

Question
Number
(c)

Answer

Max
Mark

Extract C
This extract is based on Area of Study 2 Shared Music. You will hear this extract
twice.

(i)

The accompaniment for this song has three layers of sound.

Using the grid below, describe the music that each instrument plays.

Repeated notes (1) quavers (1)

Notes change every bar (1)
Bottom of the chord (1)

Bass Guitar

[2]

Rhythm guitar

Picked notes (1)

Chords (1)
Broken chords / outlines the notes of the chord (2)
Similar pattern in each bar (1)
Different chord for each bar (1)
[2]
Snare drum on beats 2 and 4 (1)
Steady / regular rhythm (1)
Ostinato / repeated pattern (1)
Bass drum on beats 1 and 3 / every beat(1)

Drum kit

[2]

[6]

(Each box 2 x 1)
(ii)

Give the name for the section before the voice enters. (Underline your chosen
answer.)
MONTUNO

INTRODUCTION

BRIDGE

CHORUS

[1]
Question 1 Total

[19]

Question
Number
2

(a)

Answer

Max
Mark

You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 3 Dance Music. This
extract will be played three times.
Name the style for this type of dance.
Waltz

(b)

[1]

Give three features of the music that are typical of this style.
3 beats in a bar (1);
Um cha cha / strong first beat(1);
Fast / 70 bars per minute / 1 in a bar feel (1) rubato (1);
Tune and accompaniment;
(Any 3 x 1)

(c)

[3]

Suggest a suitable composer for this type of dance.

Strauss / Lanner / Tchaikovsky

(d)(i)

[1]

Where did this type of dance originate?

Vienna

(ii)

[1]

What would be a suitable venue for this type of dance?

Ballroom

(e)

[1]

Describe the dance steps and movements used in this type of dance.
Ballroom hold / closed couples (1);
1, 2, 3, pattern for feet (1);
First step often larger (1);
Circling around the room (1);
(Any 3 x 1)

[3]
Question 2 Total

[10]

Question
Number
3(a)

Answer

Max
Mark

You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 4 Descriptive Music. This
extract will be played four times.
This music was written for television in 1952 for programmes about World War II.

(i)

Tick the box for the rhythm that the snare drum plays at the beginning of this
extract.

[1]

(ii)

This rhythm is repeated many times. Give the technical name for this.
Ostinato

(b)

[1]

Using the following three headings, describe how this extract helps to build up a
feeling of tension.
The use of pitch
Starts low (1) repeated two note pattern (1) up and down (1)
Gradually gets higher (1) uses sequences (1) ascending (1)
All movement is in step (1) chromatic later on (1)
Moves in contrary motion later on (1)
(Any 3 x 1)

[3]

The use of dynamics

Starts quietly/mezzo piano (1) stays quiet for a while (1)
Gradually gets louder (1) ends very loud
(Any 3 x 1)

[3]

The use of percussion towards the end of the extract

Drum rolls (1)
Cymbal (1) crashes (1) on beats 1 and 4 (1)
Timpani/Bass drum (1) repeated notes (1) on beats 1 and 4 (1)
(Any 2 x 1)
Question 3 Total

[2]
[10]

Question
Number
4

(a)

Answer

You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 2 Shared Music. This
extract will be played four times.
This extract has two sections that are quite different from each another.
Underline the musical forces used in the first section of this piece.
Orchestra alone

(b)

Max
Mark

Orchestra & solo

Choir alone

Orchestra & choir

Give a suitable word for the dynamic used in the first section.
(Very)loud / forte / fortissimo

(c)

[1]

Give the technical name for the texture of the first section.
Homophonic

(d)

[1]

Name the first percussion instrument that plays and describe the rhythm.
Name of Percussion Instrument:
Timpani (1)
Description of rhythm:
Crotchets (1) on the beat (1) all one pitch at first (1); Roll (1) later (1) different
pitch (1);

(e)

[2]

Give a word for the dynamic used in the second section.

Soft/piano

(g)

[1]

Give the name for the articulation that best describes the second section.
Staccato / detached

(h)

[1]

Describe the music played by the accompaniment in the second section.

Bassoons / low strings (1) quavers (1) repeated patterns (1)

(i)

[3]

What effect do the features you have discovered create in the music of the first
section?
Dramatic (1) Powerful (1) Creates Tension (1)
Credit any other points that are valid.

(f)

[1]

[2]

Where might you expect this piece to be performed?

Concert hall

[1]
Question 4 Total

[13]

Question
Number
5

Answer

Max
Mark

You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 2 Shared Music. This
extract will be played four times.
A single stave score of the extract is printed opposite.

(a)

Name the two instruments that you hear in this piece.

Instrument 1: French horn (1)
Instrument 2: Piano (1)

(b)

What is the name given to this type of piece? (Underline your chosen answer.)
Concerto

(c)

[2]

Symphony

Sonata

String Quartet

Using the given rhythm, fill in the missing notes in Bar 7 and Bar 8.
1/2 correct notes and/or shapes
3 correct notes and/or shapes
4 correct notes and/or shapes
5 correct notes and/or shapes
6 correct notes and/or shapes
7 correct notes and/or shapes
8 correct notes and/or shapes
ALL correct

(d)

[1]

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

[8]

Circle a note that has been altered by an ornament.

The C# in bar 3 (accept the D# or a circle around both notes)

(e)

Describe two features of the accompaniment.

Chordal (1) broken / arpeggiated / rocking (1)
Single bass notes (1)
Simple harmony (1)
(Any 2 x 1)

(f)

[1]

[2]

In what key does the extract end? Tick the box next to your chosen answer.
Tonic

Dominant

Subdominant

Relative Minor

[1]

Question 5 Total

[15]

Question
Number

Answer

Max
Mark

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Question
Number
6

Answer

Max
Mark

You will hear one extract of music from Area of Study 4 Descriptive Music. This
extract will be played four times.
This music has been written to describe romantic and magical qualities.

(a)

(b)

Underline three words or statements that show how the composer creates these
qualities.
Legato

Staccato

Very fast

Fairly slow

Thick texture

Low pitch

Loud

Quiet

Use of drums

Use of pitched percussion

[3]

Name the instrument that plays the melody at the beginning of this extract and
suggest a musical reason why the composer may have chosen it for this piece.
Instrument: oboe (1)
Reason: smooth sound (1) high (1)

(c)

[2]

Describe two ways in which the composer has created the romantic and magical
qualities. You may explain two of the words that you have underlined above or
give two different reasons.
Pitched percussion tinkly bell sounds (1)
High trill on violins (1)
Beautiful melody smooth if not above (1)
Soft gentle (1)
(2 x 2)

[4]
Question 6 Total

[9]

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Question
Number
7

Answer

Max
Mark

You will hear two extracts of music from Area of Study 3 Dance Music.
Extract A followed by Extract B will be played three times.
Extract A is Salsa and Extract B is a Tango.

(a)(i)

Underline the European country in which Extract A has its roots.

Germany

(ii)

[1]

Underline the European country in which Extract B as its roots.

Germany

(b)(i)

Spain Portugal England

Spain

Portugal

England

Name the instrument heard at the beginning of Extract A that is typical of Salsa.
Tres / Spanish guitar

(ii)

[1]

Name the instrument heard at the beginning of Extract B that is typical of

Tango.
Bandoneon / accordion

(c)

[1]

[1]

Compare the instruments used after the introduction of the two Extracts.
Extract A (Salsa)
Piano
Brass (or individual)
Latin Percussion (or individual)
Double Bass
Any valid comparison = 2 marks
Any statement = 1 mark
Must have 1 comparison for full marks

Extract B (Tango)
Piano
Strings
Pitched Percussion (or individual)
Double Bass

[4]

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Question
Number

Answer

Max
Mark

COMPARISON QUESTIONS
(d)

Compare the number of beats in a bar between Extract A and Extract B.

Both have 4 or 2 beats in a bar

(e)

[2]

Compare the tempo of Extract A with that of Extract B.

Extract B is slower than Extract A
Both extracts have a steady tempo

(f)

Underline the word for a rhythmic style that is featured in both Extracts.
Ostinato

(g)

[2]

Swung

Syncopated

Dotted

[1]

Describe one other difference between the Extracts in addition to those you have
already mentioned.
Extract A uses voices, Extract B does not (2)
Any valid instrumental comparison not credited above (2)
Any other valid comparison not already credited (2)

[2]
Question 7 Total

[15]

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Question
Number

Answer

Max
Mark

You will hear three extracts of music from Area of Study 2 Shared Music. Each
extract will be played one after the other, three times Extract A followed by
Extract B followed by Extract C, three times.
There are nine statements below. Each statement applies to only one of the three
extracts.
In the boxes beside each statement, put the letter A, B or C to indicate to which
extract each statement applies.
For example, if you think the first statement applies to Extract B, then write B in
the first box.

(a)

Features of the instrumentation:

(i)

The music is played by 2 instruments.

C

(ii)

[1]

The music is played by a wind quintet.

B

(iii)

[1]

The music is played by a piano and an orchestra.

A

(b)

Features of the accompaniment:

(i)

The music begins with an um-cha-cha accompaniment.

[1]

A
(ii)

[1]

The solo and the accompaniment do not play at the same time.
B

(iii)

[1]

There are bass notes followed by chords played on a guitar.

C

(c)

Features of the rhythm:

(i)

The melody uses mainly crotchets and quavers.

[1]

B
(ii)

[1]

The accompaniment uses syncopation.

A

(iii)

[1]

The melody uses dotted rhythms.

C

[1]
Question 8 Total
Paper Total

[9]
[100]