1. Historical and analytical studies in music G356 (1 hour 45 minutes +15 minutes reading and listening time)

2. Section a: aural extract Extract from accompanied vocal music from 1900-1945 recognise aurally and explain techniques and effects used in the interpretation of the text; demonstrate an understanding of relevant tonal procedures; compare stylistic features with other examples from the repertoire; and comment on relevant features of interpretation in the performance. 40 MARKS

3. Section b: historical topics Three questions will be set on each topic, of which candidates are required to answer two. Candidates should be able to demonstrate: close familiarity with the prescribed repertoire of the chosen topic; an understanding of the characteristic techniques found in the topic and shown in the prescribed repertoire; and knowledge of the cultural and social context surrounding the prescribed repertoire through familiarity with related repertoire. 50 MARKS

4. TOPIC 5: Music for the stageDido & Aeneas, Die Walküre and west side story. Musical interpretation of dramatic libretto (both sung and spoken) through melodic, harmonic and structural means, and the rôle of the accompaniment.

5. Tonality Identifying a wider range of chords and key relationships Learn how composers use these for expressive purposes Developing analytical techniques

6. Interpretation Illustrate ways in which composers have responded to a stimulus – in our case, text To understand word-setting, therôleof the accompaniment develop the ability to explain and illustrate in detail how they are used – and evaluate their effectiveness To explore musical interpretation of dramatic libretto (both sung and spoken) through melodic, harmonic and structural means