Practice for Component 1 Understanding music. Section A uses our own recordings on piano. Voices, orchestras, rock, folk and Latin music are not played in this practice test. Several of these are asked in words in the last section. The missing-notes question is not included. In Section B two of the Beethoven questions show our own engraving of the score. The other study pieces are not included. Performing and composing are coursework and are not included.
The sections
Section 1 · Section A: ListeningThis section has 16 questions.
Section 2 · Section B: BeethovenThis section has 5 questions.
Section 3 · Questions in wordsThese questions have no recording. They cover music that is not played in this practice test.This section has 8 questions.
Timing
Exam mode runs a clock of 27 minutes for the whole practice test.
The full practice test holds 29 questions.
Study mode has no clock. It checks each answer as you go.
Questions and answers
How long is the AQA GCSE Music 8271 practice test?
Exam mode gives 27 minutes for the whole practice test. It holds 29 questions. Study mode has no clock.
What sections does the AQA GCSE Music 8271 practice test cover?
It follows the board's order: Section A: Listening, Section B: Beethoven and Questions in words.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.