Make a copy and use it a the basis of your research. fill in the table to give you an idea of what needs to be said in your - essay, presentation, speech etc.
This is the marking schedule. Please read through and get a gauge of what Achieved, Merit & Excellence look like.
Your contrasting works may consist of:
Lorde - Royals vs Metallica - Thunderstruck
Scribe - Dreaming vs Mozart's 5th Symphony
Traditional Maori Music vs Traditional Western Music - Rautapu - Alien Weaponary (Horo, Alistair, Ariana, James) vs Tchaikovski Piano Concerto No. 1 - in B flat Minor
You would look at:
The musical similarities & differences.
The meaning behind the songs.
Influences
Era in which the song was written - were there similarities or contrast differences?
You need to explain how 5 the different elements and features are used in the compositions.
Example:
How many TEXTURES are used the making of the song
How is the MELODY used to make the song memorable
What is the RHYTHM - Fast, slow, adagio, vivace etc.
How has REPETITION being used?
Is there forms of INVERSION - chords or melody?
How is HARMONY being used?
What is the TEMPO? is it similar or has it got some sort of similarity?
A list of Music Elements that can help you for revision
Compositional Devices/Techniques that are both helpful for this research and your compositions.
Above are the Exemplars that can be used as a guide to structure your thoughts. Please read the commentary as this will give a greater understanding to why the specif grade was given.