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1. Area of Study: Orchestral Landmarks

You will hear an excerpt from 'Canon in D' by Pachelbel.

a) Describe the texture of the music during the extract.
b) Describe two features of the music that identify it as being from the Baroque period.

2. Area of Study: Music for Special Occasions

You will hear an excerpt from Handel's 'Royal Fireworks'.

a) Explain how the composer conveys the importance of the occasion.
b) Describe the tonality of the excerpt.
Major   minor   modal   pentatonic

3. Area of Study: Music for Dance

You will hear an excerpt of popular fusion music.

a) Identify three features of African music in the extract.
b) Comment on the composer's use of rhythm, tonality, melody, harmony, instrumentation.
c) Describe two features of the vocal parts.