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SECTION 3: PERFORMING (cont’d)

9. Structural Awareness

(a) Recognise and interpret the formal structure of pieces performed. Example:

(i) Phrase structure, slurs;

(ii) Verse and chorus;

(iii) Binary and Ternary;

(iv) Rondo;

(v) Da capo and fine;

(vi) Repeats;

(vii) Theme and Variation;

(viii) Call and Response;

(ix) Cadential points – feminine and masculine endings;

(x) Introduction and Coda; and,

(xi) Sonatina/Sonata form etc.

(b) Play and perform a variety of pieces to develop a portfolio reflecting various structures
and musical features.

10. Viva Voce – Musical Performances

(a) Musical character of pieces performed contained within a portfolio

(i) Rhythmic features;

(ii) Melodic features;

(iii) Features of genre;

(iv) Harmonic features, types of chords;

(v) Expressive features: Articulation, tempi, dynamics; and,

(vi) Composer, style, period.

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