Music Memo 2 (English)

November 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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1.2Make a cross (X\ in the block that best describes the harmonic progression that you hear. (a\ Twelve bar cyclic chord progression (b\

1.3Listen to Track 3 and answer the questions below.

1.3.1Which ONE of the extracts (a\ (b\r (c\ below corresponds with the

1.3.2Which music style best describes this extract? Make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Progressive jazz Blues Cool jazz Pop

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2.1Which ONE of the following items describes the time signature? Make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Compound triple Simple triple Compound duple Answer: Compound duple = 1 mark (1\

2.2Listen to bars 1

2.2.1Write the note that was omitted on the score at

2.2. Use the correct note value. Answer: See score: notated note = 1 mar mark for pitch and half mark for note va (1\

2.2.2Name the interval formed between the given notes and the missing note at

2.2, e.g. Major 3 Answer: Perfect 4 = 1 mark (No marks for incomplete answer\ (1\ Which ONE of the following compositional techniques is used at

2.3in bar 2 Sequence Ostinato Variation Inversion Answer: Variation = 1 mark (1\

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2.5Listen to bars 1 8. Name THREE differences that you hear between bars 1 4 and bars Answer: Instrumentation of the solo instruments differs: Bars 1 4 flute

2.6Give the Italian term for the articulation used in th extract from The Peer Gynt Suite Answer: Legato = 1 mark Explanation of the term

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3.1Listen to the following TWO extracts Track 9 and Track 10 Make a cross (X\ the block that represents the vocal technique used by the performer

3.1.1rack 9 Yodelling Falsetto singing Overtone singing Whispering (1\

3.1.2Track 10 Yodelling Falsetto singing Overtone singing Whispering (1\ Answer

3.1.1Yodelling /Falsetto singing = 1 mark

3.1.2Overtone singing = 1 mark [2]2

3.2Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music that you hear. Make a cross (X\ in the TWO appropriate blocks. COLUMN A Track 11 Harp Adagio Piano Pizzicato Xylophone

3.3Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music that you hear. Make a cross (X\ in the TWO appropriate blocks. COLUMN A Track 12 4/4 Rhythmic ostinato Staccato melody Woodwind instruments Strings

3.4Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music that you hear. Make a cross (X\ in the TWO appropriate blocks. COLUMN A Track 13 Glockenspiel Alto Legato Xylophone Clarinet

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4.1With which genre do you associate this extract? Concerto Sonata Symphony Concert overture Answer: Concert Overture = 1 mark (1\

4.7Name the character that sings in this extract. What is unique about this voice type? Answer: Queen of the Night Description Soprano with the highest range (high F note\ Coloratura soprano The fact that it sings comfortably in the extremely high register

5.1Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow. Where choices are given, make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Play Track 25 ONCE.

5.1.1Identify the South African jazz style that you hear in this extract. Mbaqanga New jazz/Afro jazz Marabi Kwela Answer: New jazz/Afro j

5.1.2Name the playing/performance technique that you hear in the bass line of this extract. Answer: (Fast\ Walking bass = 1 mark (1\

5.1.3Which ONE of the following is the CORRECT combination of instruments that you hear in this extract? Kora Double bass Saxophone Shaker Drum kit

5.1.4Name he South African band that you associate with this extract. Answer: Spirits Rejoice/Pacific Express Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1\

5.1.5Describe the contrasting features between the instrument sections of this band. Exclude the voice from the description Answer: Rhythm section: Staccato like rhythm section

5.2Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow. Play Track 28 TWICE.

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5.2.3Identify the instrument that improvises throughout this extract Answer: Clarinet = 1 mark (1\ Play Track 29 ONCE.

5.2.4Which ONE of the following is the CORRECT combination of vocal lines that you hear in this extract? Alto melody Backing melodies Speech like singing High female melody Backing vocals Male spoken voice

5.2.1Identify the South African jazz style that you hear in this extract. Answer: Marabi = 1 mark (1\

5.3Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow. Play Track 30 TWICE.

5.3.1Identify the South African music style that you hear in this extract. Answer: Kwela = 1 mark (1\

5.3.2Give TWO reasons to substantiate your answer to

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5.3.3Name ONE instrument that provides the steady beat in the song. Answer: Guitar; Drums; Banjo; String bass ennywhistle Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1\

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6.1Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow. Where choices are given, make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Play Track 31 TWICE.

6.1.1Identify the indigenous music style that you hear in this extract. Answer: Malombo = 1 mark (1\

6.1.2Give THREE reasons to substantiate your answer to

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6.1.3Name the rhythmic compositional technique used in the drum part. Answer: Repetition/Ostinato /Syncopation = 1 mark (1\

6.2Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow. Play Track 33 ONCE.

6.2.1Identify ONE idiophone that you hear in this extract. Answer: Shaker/Leg rattles = 1 mark Any correct answer = 1 mark Accept any equivalent African name for shaker instrument, e.g. iselwa, ligoshu, imiguza,

6.2.2Listen to the rhythmic aspect of this song and give TWO reasons why it is typically indigenous African music. Answer: Batswana hand percussion (clapping\ Rhythmic pattern ( 2\ with accents on each time

6.2.3Which ONE of the following best describes the texture that you hear in the music? Answer: Multi layered = 1 mark Single

6.2.4Name ONE vocal technique that you hear in this extract. Answer: Ululation/Crepitation /Umlilizelo /Ukukikizela Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1\ Play Track 35 TWICE.

6.3Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow.

6.3.1Identify the South African music style that you hear in this extract. Answer: Maskandi/ mahubo/ ndlamu = 1 mark (1\

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6.3.3Describe TWO differences between the introductions of the two extracts. Answer: TRACK 36 TRACK 37 Vocals added to Izihlabo Standard Izihlabo Use of crepitation

6.3.4How does the call and response in this extract compare with the typical call and response in maskandi Answer: Typical call and response Track 38 Call: Male or female solo Call: Harmonised female group

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7.1Analyse the form structure of this piece. Use the table below. Answer: SECTION BAR NUMBERS Introduction SECTION BAR NUMBERS

7.3Which ONE of the compositional techniques below is used in the bass part of the acc ompaniment in bars 1 Make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Rhythmic variation Inversion

7.4Name the type of non chordal note that you hear on the first beat of bar 6 in the violin part. Answer: Suspension = 1 mark (1\

7.5Write down ONE rhythmic difference between the violin part and the accompaniment part in bars 0 Answer: Violin part has straight rhythm (contains no syncopation\ Right hand part of piano is syncopated throughout

Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Sections5 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 40 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2017

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages20

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago9y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2017

Days since exam3,275

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