Music Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2024 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2024 Grade 12 English

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1.1Notate the rhythm of the missing notes Answer mark as indicated

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2.1Identify the ca dences at the end of each of the following TWO extracts. Track 3

2.1.1Answer Perfect cadence 1 mark (1\ Track 4

2.1.2Answer Plagal cadence 1 mark (1\

2.2Identify the prominent compositional techniques in the following TWO ex tracts. Track 5

2.2.1Inversion Diminution Retrograde Ostinato 1 mark (1\ Track 6

2.2.2Contrary motion Sequence Inversion Augmentation 1 mark (1\ Track 7

2.3Which ONE of the following descr ibes the metre Triple Quadruple Irregular Duple 1 mark

2.4Identify the type of scale used in this extract Chromatic Minor Pentatonic Whole

2.5Indicate TW O items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track Make a cross (X\n TWO appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER

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3.1Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 1 Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Introduction in quadruple met

3.2Indicat e THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 11 Make a cross ( X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A

3.3Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 12. Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLU MN A ANSWER Crepitation employed Bass guitar plays same notes as tenor voice

3.4Indicate whether the following descriptions of the extract are TRUE or FALSE. Write down only 'true' or 'false' below each description. Answer

3.4.1false .4.2 true 1 x 2 (2\ Track 14

3.5Describe the function of the crepitation in this extract. Answer It shows the excitement the singers feel during their performance It adds a dramatic effect to the music

3.6Name the South African solo artist that you associate with this extract. Answer 1 mark (1\ usic/P

3.7Which item below describes the melodic movement on the concertina in this extract? Make a cross (X\n the appropriate block. Repeated Moti Onomatopoeia

3.9Track 18 and 19 are two different versions of the same song.

3.9.1Name ONE prominent melodic instrument in the accompaniment of Track 18. Answer Flute 1 mark (1\

3.9.2Name ONE prominent acco mpaniment instrument in Track 19. Answer Guitar 1 mark (1\

3.9.3Describe the rhythmic character in each track. Answer TRACK 18 TRACK 19 Lively upbeat

3.10Name ONE grou p/artist that you associate with this extract. Answer Philip Tabane 1 mark (1\

3.11Choose a term that describes the performance technique heard in the vocal part. Make a cross (X\n the appropriate block. Polyrhythm Call and respo nse Praise poetry Improvisation

3.12Describe the function of the bass drum and the bass guitar in this extract. Answer Bass drum To give the song the a maZulu indlamu dance feel To keep a driving stea

3.13Briefly d escribe the followin FOUR music features that give this extract its distinctive style character:

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4.1Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 23 Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Melody an octave apart by saxophone

4.2Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that rela te to the music in Track 2 Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Afro

4.3Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 25. Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Repeated phrases in bass line introduction Major key Fusion of Dixieland and s

4.4Indicate whether the following descriptions of the extract are TRUE or FALSE. Write down only 'true ' or 'false' below each description. Answer

4.4.1false

4.4.2true 2 marks (2\ Track 27 4. Describe the role of the piano in this extract. Answer

4.7Which item below describes the melodic movement of the horn section in this extract? Make a cross (X\n the appropriate block. Ascending sequence Melodic

4.8Describe the given aspects of the music in Track s 2 9 and 30. Answer ASPECTS

4.9Name ONE group/artist that you associate with this vocal jazz style. Answer Flying Jazz Queens/Dark City Sisters 1 mark (1\

4.10Choose a term that describes the compositional technique heard in the vocal part. Make a cross (X\n the appropriate block. Sequence Polyrhythm Repetition Improvisation mark

4.11Describe the function of the bass line in this extract. Answer Provi des/emphasises the chordal structure of the

4.12Briefly d escribe the follo wing THREE music features that give this extract its distinctive style character

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5.1Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A tha relate to the music in Track 3 Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Flute and trumpet play melody in unison

5.2Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A tha t relate to the music in Track 3 Make a cros s (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Legato melody on saxophone

5.3Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 36 Make a cross (X\n THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Triple metre Molto legato e pianissimo

5.5.1Identify the correct rhythmic moti that you hear. Make a cross (X\in the appropriate block. 1 mark (1\ usic/P

5.5.2Describe the given aspects of the music in Track 38. Answer ASPECTS TRACK 38 Tempo

5.6.1 Identify the correct rhythmic moti that you hear. Make a cross (X\in the appropriate block. 1 mark (1\

5.6.2Describe the given aspects of the music in rack 39. Answer ASPECTS

5.7Name the character in The Magic Flute that you associate with this extract. Answer Papageno 1 mark (1\

5.8Which item below describes the vocal line in this extract? Make a cros s (X\ in the appropriate block. Melismatic Syllabic

5.9Complete the following table: Answer FEATURE Track 41 Track 42 Time signature Triple

5.10Name the composer of the work from which this extract is taken. Answer Mendelssohn mark (1\

5.11Identify the part of this work from which this extract is taken. Mak cross (X\ in the appropriate block.

5.12Describe the bass part in the extract Answer Plucked/Pizzicato bass line in the lower strings Supports/Outlines the chords

5.13Describe the given aspects of the music in Track 45 and 46. Answer ASPECTS

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Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Sections4 + 4 + 14 + 14 + 14 = 50 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2024

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads2

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