Practice for Paper 1 Listening, for 0410 and 0978. The questions use our own recordings on piano and on Indian instruments. Music for voices, Romantic orchestral music, tango and salsa are not played in this practice test. Chinese silk-and-bamboo music, the Arab takht, score reading and electronic dance music are not played either. Several of these are asked in words in the last section. Questions on printed intervals, keys and transposition are not included. Performing and composing are coursework and are not included.
The sections
Section 1 · Features heard in the extractsThis section has 10 questions.
Section 2 · Hindustani small ensembleThis section has 3 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 23 minutes for the whole practice test.
The full practice test holds 21 questions.
Study mode has no clock. It checks each answer as you go.
Questions and answers
How long is the Cambridge IGCSE Music 0410 practice test?
Exam mode gives 23 minutes for the whole practice test. It holds 21 questions. Study mode has no clock.
What sections does the Cambridge IGCSE Music 0410 practice test cover?
It follows the board's order: Features heard in the extracts, Hindustani small ensemble and Questions in words.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.