Music Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2018 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2018 Grade 12 English

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1.2Listen to the melodic and rhythmic phrase. Notate the rhythm of the missing notes in bars 3 below. Play Track TWICE again. Answer: mark per note as indicated = 3 marks (3\ [4]4

2.1Describe the role of the guitar in this extract. Answer: Chordal accompaniment Harmonic support to melody Chordal homophonic texture supporting melody Any correct answer = 1 mark

2.2The notation of bars 3 and 4 has been omitted at on the score. Fill in the missing pitches and note values that correspond with the music that you hear. Answer: See score Correct pitch and note value = 1 mark each

3.3Listen to two versions of Dona Nobis Pacem Track 9 and Track 10 and answer the questions that follow. With which items in COLUMN A do you associate the music that you hear in Track 9 and Track 10? Make a cross (X\ in TWO appropriate

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4.1Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow Play Track 11 TWICE.

4.1.1From which movement of Beethoven Symphony No. 6 is this extract taken? Answer: First movement Correct answer 1 mark

4.1.2With which items in COLUMN A do you associate the music that you hear in Track 12? Make a cross (X\ in THREE appropriate blocks. Answer: COLUMN A Track 12 Triplet figure in accompaniment Development Adagio

4.1.3Which prominent dynamic feature do you hear in this extract? Answer: A gradual crescendo Crescendo poco a poco Any correct answer 1 mark (1\

4.2Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow Play Track 13 TWICE.

2.1Complete the table below by giving a description of EACH item Track 13. Answer:

4.2.2Which ONE of these Italian terms best describes the mood of the entire extract? Answer: Giocoso Espressivo Con fuoco Smorzando

4.3Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow Play Track 15 ONCE.

4.3.1Name the TWO characters who sing this duet. Answer: Pamina Papageno TWO correct answers 2 marks (2\

4.3.2Which type of articulation do you hear in the accompaniment part of extract? Answer: Detached chords Non legato chords Staccato Any ONE correct answer 1 mark

4.3.3Name the cadence that you hear at the end of this extract. Answer: Imperfect cadence Correct answer 1 mark (1\

4.3.4Give a suitable Italian/German term that describe the mood or character of this music. Answer: Tranquillo Cantabile Espressivo

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5.1Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow Play Track 19 TWICE.

5.1.1With which items in COLUMN A do you associate the music that you hear in Track 19? Make a cross (X\ in THREE appropriate blocks. Answer: COLUMN A Track 19 Bass and drum introduction Pentatonic scale Piano and voice in unison

5.1.2Which instrument(s\ play(s\ the melody? Answer: Saxophone(s\ Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

5.1.3Name TWO features of this melody. Answer: Stepwise/scale movement in the first section Improvisation in the second section Use of ornamentation Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks (2\

5.1Give ONE or TWO word(s\ to describe the style of the piano part. Answer: Percussive playing Chordal romp Aggressive Any correct answer = 1 mark

5.2Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow. Play Track 22 TWICE.

2.1Name TWO South African artists/bands with which you associate this extract. Answer: Sipho Gumede Spirits Rejoice Sakhile Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks

2.2Briefly describe the role of the instruments below in this extract. Answer: INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION Drum kit Provides rhythmic drive

5.3.1Complete the table below by giving a description of EACH item Track 23. Answer:

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6.1Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow. Play Track 24 ONCE.

6.1.1Identify the style of music in this extract. Answer: Maskandi Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

6.1.2Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION

6.1.1Answer: Introductory isihlabo Isihlabo played by concertina Guitar played in a picked style (ukupika\ Call and response between the leader and the backing singers Izibongo (praise poetry\ Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks

6.1.3Name TWO artists which you associate with this extract. Answer: Phuzekhemisi Shwi Nomtekhala Hash elimhlophe Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks

6.2Listen to the extracts and answer the question that follow Play Track 25 and Track 26 in succession. With which items in COLUMN A do you associate the music that you hear in Track 25 and Track 26? Make

6.3Listen to the extract and follow the instructions that follow. Play Track 27 ONCE.

6.3.1Describe TWO features of the rhythmic material used in this extract. Answer: Repetition of rhythmic patterns Moderately fast rhythmic material used Extensive use of syncopation Use of typical drum rudiments (flam, drag, etc.\

6.3.2Identify the vocal technique that you hear in this extract. Answer: Crepitation/Shouting/Pitch bending Any correct answer = 1 mark (1\

6.3.3Explain the purpose of the vocal technique used in this extract. Answer: To increase excitement To show enjoyment of the performance Any correct answer =1 mark (1\

6.4Listen to the extract and follow the instructions that follow. Play Track 29 ONCE.

4.1Identify the style of music in this extract. Answer: Isicathamiya Correct answer = 1 mark (1\ P2

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7.1What is the overall form of this piece? Answer: Ternary form Intro AABBA Any correct answer = 1 mark (1\

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7.3Name the key of this piece. Answer: G major Correct answer = 1 mark (1\ P2

7.4Does the work start with a homophonic or polyphonic texture? Answer: Homophonic Correct answer = 1 mark (1\ Play Track 32 ONCE.

7.5Choose the term which best describes the vocal technique in this piece. Make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Answer: Yodelling Crepitation Ululation Melisma

7.6Name the cadence at the end of the piece in bars 78 80 at . (The track starts with the upbeat to bar 78.\ Answer: Plagal cadence Correct answer = 1 mark (1\ Play Track 34 ONCE for a final overview.

Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Sections4 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2018

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages22

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