Music Memo 1 (English)

November 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Memo 2015 Grade 12 English

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1.1Name the main key of this piece. Answer: C minor C minor = 1 mark (1\

1.2Name the intervals

1.2.1and

1.2.2according to type and distance, for example Perfect Answer:

1.2.1: Major 2

1.2.2: Major 6 Major 2 Major 6 = 1 mark = 1 mark (No mark for 2 or 6 only\ (2\

1.3Name the triads at

1.3.1and

1.3according to type and inversion for example Major , second inversion (Consider only the notes in the block Answer:

1.3.1Minor first inversion

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1.4Circle the last FOUR notes (tetrachord\ of an ascending melodic minor scale on the score. Answer: Bars or Any correct answer = 1 mark

1.5Transpose bar 2 of the solo part a major second higher. Add a new key signature. Answer: Correct key signature Notation If key signature is wrong, but sound of transposition is correct (no enharmonics\

1.6Transcribe bar 3 of the bass part for viola at the same pitch. Use the correct clef. Answer: Correct clef Correct key signature Transcription = 1 mark = 1 mark

1.7Rewrite bar 4 of the solo part but double the note values. Add a new tim signature.

1.8Add FOUR notes to the following to form a Dorian mode Answer: Notation 1 mark Rhythm = 1 mark (Minus mark per mistake to a maximum of 2 marks\

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1.10Change the final chord of this extract on the score to form ierce de Picardi (major chord Answer: natural 1 mark (1\

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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

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3.1Study the Chorale by JS Bach below and answer the questions that follow Answer: 13

3.1This chorale modulates in bar 4. How is th new key in bar 4 related to the original key of the chorale? Answer: Dominant/V (of F major/original key\ Dominant/V = 1 mark

3.2Study the extract from You re Breaking My Heart by Pat Genaro and Sunny Skylar below and answer the questions that follow Answer: Identify the chords from

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4.1Complete the four part vocal harmonisation below by adding the alto, tenor and bass parts. Concept answer: (12 marks for progression 17

4.2Complete the piece below by adding suitable bass line and harmonic material in the open stave Continue in the style suggested by the given material in bars 1 and 2 Concept answer:

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

5.2.1Ostinato A music pattern that is persistently repeated while the other elements are changing Essential fact = 1 mark Pattern can be melodic, harmonic or rhythmic Often used in African music and in some 20

5.2.2Texture The density of the music caused by the number of parts sounding together in a piece of music Essential fact = 1 mark Monophonic: single melodic line Homophonic: single melodic line with accompaniment

5.2.3Chordophone Any instrument of which sound is produced by a vibrating string Essential fact = 1 mark Strings may be plucked, struck or bowed Different pitches are produced by altering the effective length or tension of

5.2.4Polyrhythm Simultaneous use of two or more rhythmic patterns or time signatures Essential fact = 1 mark If both rhythmic patterns and time signatures are mentioned , the full 2 marks are awarded Simultaneous use of 3/4 and 6/8, for example

5.3SAMRO Protects work through copyright Keeps track of the public performance of a composition Grants licences for the use of works on TV, radio and in other public

5.4

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6.1Possible answers: Le Nozze di Figaro Cosi Fan Tutti Title of opera = 1 mark (1\

6.2(a\ Papageno, Baritone (b\ Sarastro, Bass 2 marks for the characters and 2 marks for voice types = 4 marks (4\

6.3Because a magical flute guides Tamino through his trials and tribulations in the opera. (1\

6.4Opera Buffa Opera Seria Comic opera Characters are usually peasants and of the working class

6.5Aria Recitative Regular metre Reflective Clear melodic contour Action pauses Accompaniment fuller and continuous Speech

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7.1Classical elements Classical tonal harmony Mainly homophonic and some polyphonic texture Classical form type (Classical Sonata or Allegro Sonata form\ Standard Classical orchestra (e.g. the four sections of the orchestra\

7.2Romantic features Enlarged dynamic range (pp ff\ Rubato Lyrical melodies with an individual melodic style Descriptive title Programmatic elements The

7.3Hebrides Overture Correct answer = 1 mark (1\ [5] 245

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8.1Bridge/Link

8.2Development

8.3Recapitulation (Repetition is not accepted\

8.4Second subject (Tonic key\

8.5Coda Each correct answer = 1 mark [5]5

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11.2The Dark City Sisters The Flying Jazz Queens Correct answer = 1 mark Any other correct answer will also be accepted (1\

11.3Solo ennywhistle playing Moderate to upbeat tempo Skiffle like beat Jive/Swing rhythms Weaving of different melody lines together Melody developed through improvisation 1 mark for each correct answer

11.4Harmony Harmony = 1 mark (1\

11.5.1jazz at home

11.5.2marabi

11.5.3Cape jazz

11.5.4New jazz

11.5.5recent years

11.5.6jazz in exile Each correct answer = 1 mark up to 4 marks Note to the marker: Mark only the first four answers if all questions were answered. (4\ [10] 2710

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12.1Timbre : instrumentation and arrangements in big band style Melody : free and flexible Style baqanga and kwela style influences; hard driving blues style

12.2Moved away from the organi ed aspect of ig and music Free improvised music Freedom and flexibility in playing Brotherhood of Breath a mixture of hard driving blues and wild experimentalism with a unique South African flavour

12.3Duke Ellington/Thelonious Monk/Charles Mingus Bela Bartok/Schoenberg Dollar Brand/Cecil Barnard Any correct answer = 1 mark (1\ [5]5

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13.1Malombo New jazz Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

13.2Blends traditional compositions and cultural themes Fusing of musical traditions of the edi and haVenda with jazz African drums and hand percussion interplay with unique guitar and flute sounds African rhythms provided by the bongo and malombo drums

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14.1Marabi Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

14.2ekie draai (Cape folk dance\ Xhosa folk songs Early American jazz Ragtime and blues Created by black urban working class musicians at parties and shebeens Used for social occasions

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16.1Ukupika Ukuvamba 1 mark for each correct style = 2 marks (2\

16.2Ukuvamba strumming chords percussively Ukupika a finger picking style ukupika, the thumb plays Amadoda (lower strings\ The other fingers on the right hand (mainly the index finger\ play a melody on Amantombazane (upper strings\

16.3VhaVenda Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

16.4Isicathamiya Correct answer = 1 mark (1\

16.5Each correct answer = 1 mark up to a maximum of 4 marks Mark only the first four answers if all questions were answered

16.5.1maSwati

16.5.2haVenda

16.5.3maXhosa

16.5.4Batsonga

16.5.5Basotho

16.5.6maNdebele

16.5.7Batswana

16.5.8Bapedi

16.5.9Zulu (4\ [10] 3110

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17.1Adapted kiba to be performed on any instrument Uses Bapedi drums: kiba, moropa wa diatla and ditinti Bapedi language used in lyrics of praise singing Vocal techniques such as crepitations and vocal lilting used

17.2Philip Tabane Malombo Correct answer = 1 mark (1\ [5]5

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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 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 = 240 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2015

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages36

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago11y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2015

Days since exam4,006

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