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= This is our exam revision wiki. = We will use this to prepare for the exam, which consists of: **Outcome 1** (Section A of the exam) and **Outcome 2** (the works we have studied - Section B of the exam)

On this wiki:
**Section A** will have a page for each excerpt and question. Listen to the excerpt twice, with 1 minute silence in between. Allow about 10 minutes per excerpt

For **Section B**: there will be a page on each work and each page will contain three possible exam questions. These are all from the VCAA website. You can use all of the questions for each work, as extra revision and practice. //Note that Unit 3 works will focus on the compositional device of contrast, and Unit 4 works will focus on repetition and variation.//


 * On a piece of paper, write your response **by hand**, allowing **ten** minutes.


 * **Type** your response into the wiki. (remember to click on the **Edit** button first). Select a different colour and font for your response, and put your name at the beginning, as a heading.


 * Y ou will be able to see responses entered by other members of the class. Read them and compare them with your own.


 * In the discussion thread, blog your ideas about which responses best answer the question, and why.

**A reminder about the different types of questions:**

**List** - just a simple list of words or short sentences (usually a list of instruments) **Identify** - list with some identifying information. Often a question such as 'identify features' - (e.g. Q2) means identify as many of the characteristics of each section as you can; instruments, texture, form, key, things about the melody).


 * Describe ** - a lot more information - but you can still use dot points. Describe as many aspects of the music as you can, in as much detail as you can.

Involves comparing similarities and differences, considering different points of view. (see attached response). Is a very detailed, well constructed response that uses musical examples to support the argument.
 * Explain - ** similar to describe but very detailed and include background information. Construct a clear link between the music and the background - e.g. an 'explain' question on contextual issues - a coherent explanation is needed with a clear link between the issues and specific examples of how they affected the creation of the work.
 * Discuss - ** often involves discussing a statement (e.g. Q8). Involves developing an opinion and presenting an argumentative essay that argues that opinion, using evidence from the work(s) to suppport your contention.