All 10 examples to help you practise for Grade 4 Aural Section C. Answers in subtitles and below.

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Answers

1.
Dynamics: started p, cresc to f in the middle, dim to p @ end.
Tempo: stayed the same
Major key
Character: repeated lilting rhythms, moderate tempo, major key, graceful, calm
2 time (6/8)

2.
Dynamics: Sudden
Articulation: detached
Tempo: stayed the same
Character: Mixture of staccato and legato notes, quite fast tempo, major key, mainly loud dynamic, lively, happy.
2 time (2/4)

3.
Dynamics: Suddenly
Articulation: detached
Major key
Character: Strong/bold contrasts, fast tempo, major key, bright, lively
2 time (6/8)

4.
Dynamics: Mostly loud, but quieter towards the end
Articulation: detached
Minor key
Character: Low pitch range, march-like rhythm, minor key, mainly loud dynamic, forceful/strong, solemn
4 time (4/8)

5.
Dynamics: started mf, then a little quieter, ended f
Tempo: stayed the same
Major key
Character: dance-like rhythms, simple tune, major key, lively, happy
2 time (2/4)

6.
Articulation: Detached
Tempo: slowed down twice - just after middle and towards end
Minor key
Character: triple metre/strong downbeats, staccato accompaniment in middle, minor key, dance-like, sad
3 time (3/4)

7.
Dynamics: quiet, gradually louder, then quieter again towards the end
Tempo: stayed the same
Major key
Character: jazzy rhythms, triple metre, catchy tune, major key, happy, jaunty
3 time (3/4)

8.
Dynamics: started p, then mf, cresc to f
Articulation: smooth
Minor key
Character: minor key, moderate tempo, contrasts between quiet legato + louder staccato, unsettled/changeable, serious
2 time (2/4)

9.
Dynamics: sudden changes - moderately quiet, very quiet, fairly loud
Articulation: 1st phrase staccato, last legato
Major key
Character: detached notes, fairly fast tempo, major key, dance-like rhythms, graceful, cheerful
2 time (6/8)

10.
Dynamics: started quietly, cresc to f in middle, last phrase pp
Tempo: stayed the same
Minor key
Character: smooth melody, slow tempo, minor key, sad, melancholic
3 time (3/4)

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0:21 Example 1
1:48 Example 2
3:10 Example 3
4:44 Example 4
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