Some ideas on how to answer the IB Section B Music question Use the Question as a checklist Contextual - Such as (but not limited to) style, time, culture, geography , history. Musical Elements - Such as (but not limited to) harmony, melody, rhythm, instrumentation and Structure such as (but not limited to) form, phrases, motifs, texture. I would start with the context, what do you already know about the music. The stylistic qualities, time, culture, geography, history, etc. Highlight the structure. In the case of Haydn this is thinking beyond the extract. Timings of the structure and highlighting the subjects, themes, motif and their repetitions is important. Musical elements this is where you talk about harmony, melody, rhythm, instrumentation etc. The higher marks, you need to use higher order and critical thinking skills. Correct Musical Terminology is the extra marks in the criteria. That you are using the correct and accurate mark scheme. Use word banks such as www.quizlet.com to aid you or glossaries in the back of textbooks or the Oxford Dictionary of Music. Make sure your analysis and ideas flow.
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Here I have put some excellent analysis and interpretation of the first movement of the Haydn 104. I have included my own reflection and ideas of what to include if I was to attempt the section B question. As a reminder the question stipulates that you analyse the music. It must include. Contextual - Such as (but not limited to) style, time, culture, geography , history. Musical Elements - Such as (but not limited to) harmony, melody, rhythm, instrumentation and Structure such as (but not limited to) form, phrases, motifs, texture.
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