Music Memo 1 (English)

Feb-March 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2016 Grade 12 English

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2.2QUESTION

3.2QUESTION

4.2Candidates must answer the questions in the spaces provided on this question paper. QUESTION (25 minute Study the score below and answer the questions that follow

1.1Name the key of this extract Answer: F major F major = 1 mark (1\

1.2Name the intervals

1.2.2according to type and distance Answer:

1.2.1Major 6

1.2.2Perfect 8 (octave\

1.2.2Major 6 Perfect 8 (octave\ = 1 mark = 1 mark No mark for 6 or 8 alone\ (2\

1.3Name the type of triad at

1.3.1and

1.3.2, for example minor triad (Consider only the notes in the block on the score.\ Answer:

1.3.1Diminished triad

1.3.2Diminished triad

1.3.2Diminished triad Diminished triad = 1 mark = 1 mark (2\

1.4Circle a chord that forms a domi nant se cho rd in root position on this score Answer: Bar 7

1.5Transpo of the solo part a minor third lower for the E flat alto Add a new key signature Answer: Correct key signature =1 mark 1 mark per beat = 2 marks

1.6Trans ribe bar of the piano part ight hand\ for viola at the same pitch Use the correct clef

1.7Rewrite bar of the piano part (r ight , but halve the note values. Add a new time signature Answer: Correct time signature

1.8

1.9

1.10Compare the music example below with the piano part in bar 5. hich c omposi tional t is used in the example below Answer: (Rhythmic\ Augmentation or doubl ing

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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

2.2Complete 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

3.1QUESTION

3.1Study th score below and answer the questions that follow Answer: (i\ (ii\ 11

3.1.1This piece modulates in bars Name the new key Answer: D minor D minor = 1 mark (1\

3.1.2A second modulation occurs in bars 16. Ho is the new key in these bars related to F maj Answer: Dominant (major\/V of F major/I Dominant (major\/V

3.1.3Identif y the chords from (a\ (e\ figure them on the score Use EITHER figuring symbols below the score OR chord symbols above the score. Note the example in bar Answer:

3.1.4Name the cadence at Answer: Imperfect/Incomplete (cadence\ Imperfect/Incomplete (cadence\ = 1 mark (1\

3.1.5Name the type of non chordal notes at (i\ (ii\ Answer: i\ (Lower\ Auxiliary note (ii\ Anticipation (i\Lower\uxiliary note (ii\ Anticipation

3.2Study the score below and answer the questions that follow Answer: 13

3.2.1This piece modulates in bars Name the new key Answer: G major G major = 1 mark (1\

3.2.2Identif y the chords from (a\ (e\ write chord symbols above the score. Note the example in bar Answer:

3.2.3

3.2.4Name the type of non chordal note at (g\ Answer: g\ (Chromatic\ Passing note (Chromatic\ Passing note = 1 mark (1\

3.2.5Name the stylistic feature used in the bass clef from bar Answer: Walking bass (line\ Continuous movement of the bass in crotchets Any correct answer = 1 mark (1\ [10]10

4.1QUESTION

4.1Complete the four part vocal harmonisation below by adding the alto, tenor and bass parts. Use at least TWO non chordal notes Concept answer: The harmonisation will be marked according to the following

4.2Complete the piece below by adding a suitable bass line and harmonic material in the incomplete bars Continue in the styl suggested by the given material in bars 2 and add

5.1.10One mark per answer = 10 marks (10\

5.2.1RUBATO In performance the variation of pulse by subtle lengthening and shortening of notes Essential fact = 1 mark Expressive changes to the position of beats within a bar Flexibility of pulse by accelerating and slowing down the tempo

5.2.2LIBRETTO Text of an opera or oratorio Essential fact = 1 mark List the cast of characters May give a summary of the plot or background information Often gives stage directions and a description of scenes

5.2.3SCATTING Singing style in jazz using non sense syllables instead of words Essential fact = 1 mark Improvisational vocal jazz solo Include sounds like yodels or percussive sounds Any other fact = 1 mark

5.2.4SUBSTITUTION CHORD A chord that is substituted for another chord Essential fact = 1 mark Used for harmonic variation or sound effects Change in bass line and voice leading without change in overall chord function

5.2.5MELORHYTHM High/low tones (pitch variations\ on one drum Essential fact = 1 mark Drum technique Melodic rhythms used in drum playing Any other fact = 1 mark (2\

5.2.6UKUVAMBA Maskandi guitar style Essential fact = 1 mark Used in isiZulu culture Strumming of chords (vamping\ Any other fact = 1 mark (2\ Note to marker: Mark only the first two terms if more than two were

5.3Copyrights Production rights Distribution rights Performance rights Editorial rights (e.g. adding new lyrics to the original work\ Marketing rights Selling rights Any SIX correct facts = 1 mark each

6.1.1Sonata

6.1.2Allegro ma non troppo

6.1.3The Storm

6.1.4Allegro

6.1.5Shepherd's song; cheerful and thankful feelings after a storm

6.1.6Sonata Rondo One mark per answer The word 'fast' is not acceptable instead of 'Allegro' = 6 marks (6\

6.2Piccolo Piccolo = 1 mark (1\

6.3The third movement leads directly into the fourth movement with only an imperfect cadence between the movements There is no pause between the fourth and fifth movements Any correct fact

6.4.1First movement

6.4.2Fifth movement One mark each = 2 marks (2\ [10] QUESTION10

7.1Hebrides Overture Hebrides Overture = 1 mark (1\

7.2Sonata form Sonata form = 1 mark (1\

7.3Mendelssohn visited the Hebrides Islands Impressed and inspired by the stark natural beauty Heard stories about the echoes in the cave Wrote to his sister about his experiences on the island Made water colour paintings of the sea and the sky

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11.1COLUMN A COLUMN B

11.1.1A Piano

11.1.2Penny whistle

11.1.3Saxophone

11.1.4Guitar

11.1.5Voice 1 mark for each correct answer = 4 marks if more than four answers were given. (4\

11.2(a\ The Blue Notes Chris McGregor (b\ Manhattan Brothers Nkosinathi Hadebe (c\ Sakhile Sipho Gumede/Khaya Mahlangu

11.3Cheap Portable Related to the traditional three holed flute used by cattle herders Lends itself to be both a solo and ensemble instrument Symbol of resistance against oppression Could be used to warn others of the arrival of the police

16.1COLUMN A COLUMN B

16.1.1vhaVhenda

16.1.2maXhonga

16.1.3amaXhosa

16.1.4baSotho

16.1.5baPedi

16.1.6baTswana

16.1.7amaNdebele

16.1.8amaSwati

16.1.9amaZulu 1 mark for each correct answer = 4 marks Note to marker: Mark only the answers were given. (4\

16.2Adding excitement to the performance To show approval To embellish the song To imitate real life sounds to enhance text meaning 1 mark for each correct fact = 2 marks (2\

16.3In the process of playing indigenous music and dancing with the music, children are exposed to different African rhythms As they express their musical feelings through dance they learn new rhythmic patterns

19.1Definition An African jazz style steeped in traditional vhaVenda culture Blends traditional compositions and cultural themes with modern stage performance Any 2 facts = 2 marks (2\

19.2Style characteristics baPedi music also characteristic of the style African drums and hand percussion interplay with unique guitar and flute sounds African rhythms provided by the bhongo and malombo drums

19.3Artist/band Malombo Philip Tabane Malombo Jazz Men Malombo Jazz Makers Julian Bahula Any artist = 1 mark (1\ QUESTION

Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Total120 marks

Sections20 + 15 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 15 = 245 marks

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Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2016

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages30

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