Music Paper 1 (English)

Feb-March 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Music

Past Paper 2016 Grade 12 English

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2.2QUESTION

3.2QUESTION

4.2nswer 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 ___________________________________________ (1\

1.2Name the intervals

1.2.2according to type and distance

1.2.1___________________________________

1.2.2___________________________________ (2\

1.3Name the type of triad at

1.3.2, for example minor triad Consider only the notes in the block on the score

1.3.1___________________________________

1.3.2__________________________________ (2\

1.4Circle a chord that forms a domi nant se cho rd in root position on this score (1\

1.5Transpo of the solo part a minor third lower for the E flat alto Add a new key signature (3\

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

1.7Rewrite bar of the piano part (r ight , but halve the note values. Add a new time signature (3\

1.8Complete the following to form a pentatonic scale (2\

1.9Write an ascending sequence of the given melodi fragment. (1\

1.10Compare the music example below with the piano part in bar 5. hich c omposi tional t is used in the example below ______________________________________ (1\ Add

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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

3.1QUESTION

3.1Study th score below and answer the questions that follow (i\ (ii\ 10

3.1.1This piece modulates in bars Name the new key ______ _____________ _______________________ (1\

3.1.2A second modulation occurs in bars 16. Ho is the new key in these bars related to F maj __________________________________________ (1\

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 (5\

3.1.4Name the cadence at __________________________________________ (1\

3.1.5Name the type of non chordal notes at (i\ (ii\ (i\ _________________________________ ______ (ii\ _________________________________ ______ (2\

3.2Study the score below and answer the questions that follow 12

3.2.1This piece modulates in bars Name the new key ______ _____________ _______________________ (1\

3.2.2Identif y the chords from (a\ (e\ write chord symbols above the score. Note the example in bar (5\

3.2.3Write the chord progressi the name of the cadence at ______ _____________ _______________________ (2\

3.2.4Name the type of non chordal note at (g\ ______ _____________ _______________________ (1\

3.2.5Name the stylistic feature used in the bass clef from bar ______ _____________ _______________________ (1\ [10] 1310

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 The harmonisation will be marked according to the following criteria: DESCRIPTION

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

5.1Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter D\ next to the question number (5.1.1

5.1.10in the ANSWER BOOK, for example

5.1.11E.

5.1.1hromati is ... a note that belongs to the key currently in use. the technical name for the seventh degree of a scale. a note that does not belong to the key currently in use. a note that belongs to the diatonic scale.

5.1.2capella fers to ... a voice accompanied by an organ. choral music without instrumental accompaniment. accompanied ensemble singing. an instrumental ensemble playing in a chapel.

5.1.3The sound of a e is generated by ... a vibrating air column. vibrating string. a vibrating vel um. the instrument's own material.

5.1.4is ... a melody note on the first beat of the bar. a rhythmic harmonic device. an accented note on a weak beat. All the above mentioned

5.1.5at is trans ption Adding dynamic indications to a score Music written in a different clef changing pitch Music written at the same pitch for a different instrument Transposing the main theme of a composition

5.1.6otif is ... a short melodic or rhythmic fragment. a lyrical vocal passage in music. the setting of several notes to one syllable. a repeated note with changing harmonies.

5.1.7To register a new c omposi tion you need to ... register the work at a collection agency. post the work to yourself to establish the date of creation. get a

5.1.8hich ONE of the following is NOT example of musi c piracy Photocopying of sheet music for a band performance Illegal recordings of radio, TV or live concerts

5.1.9Pizzicato is ... instruction to string players to pluck the strings. the opposite of arco an Italian music term used in a string quartet. All the above mentioned

5.1.10The term scherzando means a slow tempo. a jest or joke. a neutral mood. to play staccato.

5.2Describe any TWO of the terms below . Write the answers next to your choice

5.2.6\ in e AN SWER

5.2.6Rubato Libretto Scatting Substitution chord Melor Ukuvamba (2 x 2\ (4\

5.3independent composer has certain rights with regard to his/her compositions. State of these rights. (6\ TOTAL SECTION 18

6.1Complete the table below representing the schematic layout of the three movements from Beethoven's in F Op. 68 by writing down

6.1.6\ in the ANSWER BOOK, for example

6.1.7Cadenza. MOVEMENTS TITLE FORM TEMPO INDICATION First movement Awakening of cheerful

6.1.2Fourth movement

6.1orm

6.1Fifth movement

6.1Allegretto

6.2Name the woodwind instrument that Beethoven add in the fourth movement of his Symphony No. 6 (1\

6.3Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 has five movements. When listening to the work it may sound as if there are only three movements. Briefly state the reason for this. (1\

6.4Study the themes below rom Symphony No. 6 and identify the movement in which each

6.4.2(2\ [10] 2010

11.1Choose an instrument from COLUMN B that matches any FOUR artist in COLUMN A. Write only the letter of your choice \ next to the question

11.1.5Todd Matshikiza Elias Lerole Winston Ngozi Philip Tabane David Masondo piano saxophone guitar

11.2the leader of of the th Afri an jazz gro below Write the answers next to your

11.2.3\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

11.2.3The Blue Notes Manhattan Brothers Sakhile (2\

11.3Give FOUR reasons why the pennywhistle was a popular instrument in the 1930s. (4\ [10] QUESTION Write a paragraph on10

16.1Choose the cultural group from COLUMN B that match any FOUR dances in COLUMN A. Write only the letter of your choice

16.2State TWO functions of repita on during a music performance (2\

16.3State FOU ways in which musical development of children occurs within traditional th Afri an

19.1riefly describe lombo ame ONE representative lombo tist /band. (1\ [5] QUESTION5

Topics Identified

Music TheoryPerformanceComposition

Mark Allocation

Total120 marks

Sections20 + 15 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 15 = 190 marks

Paper information

SubjectMusic

Year2016

SessionFeb-March

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages24

Downloads7

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