Practice for the Component 3 Appraising paper. The questions use our own recordings on piano. The Badinerie questions are about the work and show no score. Music for vocal ensembles, musical theater, film music and popular music is not played in this practice test. Several of these are asked in words in the last section. The prepared extract from the popular music area is not included. Dictation and the extended answer are not included. Performing and composing are coursework and are not included.
The sections
Section 1 · Badinerie (prepared extract)This section has 5 questions.
Section 2 · Forms and devicesThis section has 14 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 21 minutes for the whole practice test.
The full practice test holds 27 questions.
Study mode has no clock. It checks each answer as you go.
Questions and answers
How long is the Eduqas GCSE Music Component 3 practice test?
Exam mode gives 21 minutes for the whole practice test. It holds 27 questions. Study mode has no clock.
What sections does the Eduqas GCSE Music Component 3 practice test cover?
It follows the board's order: Badinerie (prepared extract), Forms and devices and Questions in words.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.