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What should I aim to do in my free composition to guarantee high marks?

At GCSE level, your examiners are not looking for a particularly complex piece of music. They are simply looking for a well-executed, well written-out simple composition, and the easiest way to accomplish...

Answered by Jacob B. Music tutor
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What is a sonata form exposition?

The exposition is the first main section of a sonata form movement. Its job is to establish the main themes of the movement and to generate tonal, and therefore structural, tension. The exposition can be ...

Answered by Alastair M. Music tutor
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Referring to melody and harmony, show how Wagner’s Prelude to Tristan und Isolde provides an appropriate introduction to the drama that follows.

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde is one of the most significant works of the 19th century. It is particularly notable for a radical approach to melody and harmony. The appropriately named ‘prelude’, not ‘overt...

Answered by Rory G. Music tutor
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Describe the tonality and instrumentation in Jeff Buckley's song Grace.

Grace includes a classic band, where Buckley's vocals are accompanied by a guitar and bass guitar, drums and synthesized string. Many techniques are used on the instruments to create various effects. For ...

Answered by Hannah L. Music tutor
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What is a recitative?

Recitative is found in oratorios and operas from the Baroque period onwards. Typically, it involves a predominantly syllabic setting of a text to a homophonic accompaniment; it is used for dialogue, narra...

Answered by Michaela H. Music tutor
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