Music Memo 1 (English)

May-June 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2021 Grade 12 English

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1.1Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. usic/P DBE/20 21 SC/NSC Marking Guidelines

1.1.1Name the main key and relat ive key of this piece. Answer: Main key

1.1.2Name the intervals at (a\d (b\ccording to type and distance. Answer: (a\ Perfect 12 th or compound perfect 5 th 1 mark, no

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1.1.4Rewrite the solo part at in compound quadruple time. Insert the new time signature. Ensure that the music sounds the same. Answer:

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1.1.6Halve the note values and rest in the solo part at Write the answer on the stave below. Insert the new time signature. Answer: Time signature 1 mark

1.2Identify the compositional technique used in each of the passages below.

1.2.1Answer: Sequence 1 mark (1\

1.2.2Answer: Augmentation or Syncopation 1 mark (1\

1.3Identify the scale in each of the extract below

1.3.1Answer: E major 1 mark (1\

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1.4Insert the missing notes to complete a lues scale Answer:

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2.1Complete the opening below to form a twelve bar melody in ternary form for any single line melodic instrument of your choice. Do not write for voice. Name the instrument and supply a suitable tempo indication.

2.2Complete the opening below to form a twelve bar melody in ternary form for any single line melodic instrument of your choice. Do NOT write for voice. Name the instrument and supply a suitable tempo indication.

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3.1Study the extract and answer the questions. Answer: usic/P 11 DBE/20 21 SC/NSC

3.1.1Which TWO keys are used in this extract? Answer: A major 1 mark E major 1 mark (2\

3.1Figure the chords at (a\ (e\ith Roman numerals on the score. Indicate the key, chord and position in each case, e.g. D: iii /iiib. Answer: See score 1 mark per chord = 5 marks

3.1Name the key and cadence in bar 5. Answer: Perfect cadence E Major mark

3.1Name the type of non chordal notes at (i\ and (ii\. Answer: (i\nted p assing note

3.2Study the extract and answer the questions. Answer: usic/P 13 DBE/20

3.2.1Name the main key of this extract. Answer: major 1 mark (1\

3.2.2Name the dominant key of this extract. Answer: F major 1 mark (1\

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3.2.4Name the type of non chordal notes at (i\ and (ii\ Answer: (i\ Accented assing note

3.2.5Name the cadence at the end of this extract. Write the answer in the space provided on the score. Answer: See score 1 mark (1\ [10] usic/P10

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4.1Complete the four part vocal harmonisation below by adding the alto, tenor and bass parts. Concept answer The harmonisation will be marked according to the following criteria:

4.2Complete the piece below by adding suitable harmonic material in the open spaces on the stave. Continue in the style suggested by the given material in bar 1. Concept answer: The answer will be marked according to the following criteria:

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5.1.10(10\ Answer:

5.2.5(5\ usic/P 17 DBE/20 21 SC/NSC

5.3.1Answer: CAPASSO SAMPRA RISA Any ONE = 1 mark (1\

5.3.2Answer: If the music is copyrighted When performing in public spaces When income is generated for the performance When posting a performance (live or recorded\ an online platform When the performance is b

5.4Answer: Mechanical rights 1 mark (1\

5.5Answer: Deezer Soundcloud Tunes Google Music Spotify YouTube Music

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6.1Answer:

6.1.1piccolo

6.1.2cor anglais

6.1.3bass clarinet

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6.2Answer: First Movement: Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the country Second Movement: Scene at the brook Third Movement: Happy gatherings of country folk Fourth Movement:

6.3Answer: German 1 mark (1\

6.4Answer: Librettist 1 mark (1\

6.5Answer: O Isis und Osiris 1 mark (1\

6.6Answer: Essential facts Single movement orchestral/symphonic work Often i nspired by programmatic/extra

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7.2Answer: First/last movement 1 mark (1\ [5]5

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11.1Answer

11.1.1Robbie Jansen Winston Ngozi Philip Tabane Abdullah Ibrahim 1 mark (1\

11.1.2The Jazz Epistles The Merry Blackbirds The Dark City Sisters Moses Molelekwa 1 mark

11.1.3The Blue Notes Feya Faku Union of South Africa Miriam Makeba 1 mark (1\

11.3Answer: Percussion: drum kit , etc. Bass line: double bass, electric bass, etc. Harmony instrument(s\ : guitar, keyboard, etc. Melody

11.4Answer:

11.4.4Any TWO marks

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16.1Answer

16.1.1Dolly Rathebe Miriam Makeba Simon Mahlathini Philip Tabane 1 mark

16.1.2Guitar Drum kit Mbira Keyboard 1 mark (1\

16.1.3Mfazomnyama Ihashi Elimhlophe Soul Brothers Phuzekhemisi 1 mark (1\

16.1.4Abbey Cindi Cool Crooners Julian Bahula Philip Tabane 1 mark

16.2Answer: Has a guitar introduction (izihlabo\ Has a finger picking style (ukupika\ in the guitar

16.3Answer: organ 1 mark (1\

16.4Answer:

16.4.3Any TWO = 2 marks (2\ [10] usic/P10

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Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Total120 marks

Sections20 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 = 215 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2021

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages31

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