Western Music
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L Western Music?
Western Music encompasses European classical music theory, harmony, counterpoint, aural training, performance practice, and history from Baroque to the 20th century.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Western Music.
Aims
- 1.Understand Western musical notation, advanced harmony, and composition.
- 2.Perform classical pieces with technical control and stylistic understanding.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Music Theory: Scales, Keys, Intervals, and Chords | 70 |
| 2 | Harmony and Counterpoint: Part-Writing and Modulation | 80 |
| 3 | Aural Perception and Sight Reading | 50 |
| 4 | Western Music History: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century Periods | 80 |
| 5 | Instrumental and Vocal Performance Technique | 80 |
Past papers
5 Western Music A/L past papers available, from GCE A/L 2015 to GCE A/L 2025.