Music Memo 1 (English)

Feb-March 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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1.1Name t he main key of this piece. Answer: D minor D minor = 1 mark (1\

1.2Name the intervals at

1.2.1and

1.2.2according to type and distance. Answer:

1.2.2Compound major 3 rd Major 10 th Minor 6 th Compound major 3 rd

1.3Write and name the inversion of the interval at

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1.4Name the triads at

1.4.1and

1.4.2according to type and position/inversion. Answer:

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1.7Rewrite bar 1 of the right hand part of the piano score in compound time Add the new time signature. Answer: Time signature Notation

1.8Write the scales below as indicated. Use semibreves.

1.8.1

1.8.2Write the Aeolian mode on E, descending in the al to clef. Do NOT use a key signature. Answer: Clef = 1 mark Notation

1.8.3Write a chromatic scale on B , ascending only. Answer: OR eneral assessment = 3 marks

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2.1Complete the opening motif below to form a twelve bar melody in ternary form for any single line melodic instrument of your choice. Name the instrument for which you are writing. Indicate the tempo and add dynamic and articulation

2.2Concept answer: Instrument: Cello/Trombone/Bassoon/Double Bass/Bass Guitar Andante Music/P1 DBE/Feb. Mar. 2017 NSC Memorandum

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3.1Study the extract by Mendelssohn below and answer the questions that follow. Answer:

3.1.1Name the key of this extract. Answer: G major G major = 1 mark (1\

3.1.2Identify the chords from (a\ (e\ and figure them on the score. Use EITHER figuring below the score , for example

3.1.3Name the type of non chordal notes at (i\ and (ii\

3.1.4Which ONE of the following do you associate with the note at Z? Make a cross (X\ in the appropriate block. Anticipation Suspension Appoggiatura Chord note Answer: Anticipation = 1 mark

3.1.5Name the cadence with which this extract ends. Answer: Imperfect (cadence\ Imperfect cadence = 1 mark (No marks if only chords are given\ (1\ [10] OR10

3.2Study the extract from Till by Charles Danvers below and answer the questions that follow. Answer:

3.2.4Imperfect cadence Music/P1 13 DBE/Feb. Mar. 2017 NSC Memorandum Copyright reser ved

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

3.2.2Identify the chords from (a\ to (e\ and figure them on the score. Use chord symbols above the sco re, for example

3.2.3Name the type of non chordal notes at (i\ (iii\ Answer: (i\ (Chromatic lower\ Auxiliar

3.2.4Name the cadence at the end of this extract. Answer: Imperfect (cadence\ Imperfect = 1 mark (1\ [10] Music/P1 1410

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

4.2Complete the piece below by adding a suitable bass line and harmonic material in the open staves. Continue in the style suggested by the given material in bars 1 4. Concept answer: Music/P1 16 DBE/Feb.

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5.1.101 mark for each correct answer = 10 marks (10\

5.2.1Monophony

5.2.2Homophony

5.2.3Polyphony

5.2.4Ostinato

5.2.5Modes

5.2.6Tone colour/ Timbre

5.2.7A Cappella

5.2.8Mediant Any 5 correct answers = 5 marks (5\ If candidate answers more than 5 questions, mark ONLY THE FIRST 5 answers

5.3Divided into two section AB Section A usually starts in the tonic key odulates to the dominant (or to the relative major if tonic was a minor

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6.1.5Pamina/Papagena Tamino Monostatos/P apageno Sarastro Queen of the Night Each correct answer = 1 mark (5\

6.2Has a German text throughout Includes a spoken dialogue Arias are often simply strophic or folk like (Papageno s song\ The plot contains

7.1Development (1\ Correct answer = 1 mark

7.2To facilitate the modulation from Theme 1 to Theme 2. (Major tonic to dominant/Minor tonic to relative major\ Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

7.3The music modulates to various keys Music material from the exposition is varied using different compositional devices New material may be included Any 2 correct answers = 2 marks (2\

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11.1Contrapuntal melodies and weaving of different melody lines together Melody developed through improvisation Solo pennywhistle (or saxo phone\ plays melody Moderate to upbeat tempo Skiffle like beat Jive/Swing rhythms

11.2Electric guitar Bass guitar Drums Keyboard/ Organ Any 3 correct answers = 3 marks (3\

11.3.4Meadowlands Pata Pata or Lakutshon ilanga Sakhile or Isililo Khoedi (The Moon\ Any four correct answers = 4 marks Note to the marker: Any other correct answer can also be accepted.

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12.1TRUE

12.2TRUE

12.3FALSE

12.4FALSE

12.5TRUE 5 correct answers = 5 marks [5] Music/P1 23 DBE/Feb. Mar. 2017 NSC Memorandum5

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16.1.1False with Paul Simon (1\

16.1.2False Malombo/Philip Tabane/ Malombo Jazzmen (1\

16.1.3False Mbaqanga (1\

16.1.4alse Marabi (1\

16.2A style of music that fuses Bapedi and Vhavenda music with j azz African rhythms provided by the malombo and bongo drums An interplay between drums, guitar and flute Any 2 correct facts = 2 marks (2\

16.3.1Ikati: p lectrum used for guitar playing Ikati produces a percussive sound typical of the style Ukuvamba refers to strumming of chords percussively with plectrum

16.3.2Ukupika: picking of guitar strings with fingers Amadoda (thumb\ plays the lower strings Aman tombazane (rest of the fingers\ play the melody on the upper strings 2 correct facts for each = 4 marks (4\

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Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Total120 marks

Sections20 + 10 + 10 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 = 185 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2017

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages34

Downloads4

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