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OCR GCSE Music The GCSE Music Listening exam will go ahead as normal, though with some reduction in topics tested within areas of study (see AoS Learning Focus list below). Typically, the exam comprises eight sections, based on the following Areas of Study. The information below is presented in area of study order and not in question order. AoS 2: The Concerto Through Time AoS 3: Rhythms of the World AoS 4: Film Music AoS5: Conventions of Pop See below for further detail of these areas of study: |
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www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/music-j536-from-2016/changes-for-2022/ J536/05 Listening and Appraising Exam
Exam Length: 1hr 30 minutes |
AoS 2: The Concerto Through Time
Learners should study and develop an understanding of what a concerto is and the way it has developed through time. Learning Focus: Learners should study the Concerto and its development from 1650 to 1910 through: • the Classical Concerto • the Romantic Concerto Learners should be familiar with
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AoS 3: Rhythms of the World
Learners should study the traditional rhythmic roots from two geographical regions of the world Learning Focus:
Learners should be familiar with
Learners should have some knowledge of:
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AoS 4: Film Music
Learning Focus: • Music that has been composed specifically for a film (extended response) • Music that has been composed specifically for a film Learners should study how composers create music to support, express, complement and enhance moods or emotions being conveyed on the screen
Learners should study and understand
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AoS 5: The Conventions of Pop
Learners should study a range of popular music from the 1950s to the end of the C20th Learning Focus: • Rock ‘n’ Roll of the 1950s and 1960s • Pop Ballads of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s (part extended response) Learners should study and demonstrate an understanding of:
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The BBC BITESIZE link on the right gives access to all the areas of study specific to the OCR exam. Each includes study essentials, live music examples and a test at the end of each section. See below for other useful links: |
GCSE Music - OCR - BBC Bitesize
Music Theory The Concerto Through Time Rhythms of the World Film Music The Conventions of Pop |
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