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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MUSIC P1 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 120 This memorandum consists of 36 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 2 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A and SECTION B. 2. SECTION A must be answered on this question paper in the spaces provided. SECTION B must be answered in the ANSWER BOOK. 3. It is recommended that SECTION A be answered in pencil only. 4. The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough work. It may be removed by the candidate. Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 3 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum MARKING GRID SECTION A QUESTION TOTAL MARKER MO DERATOR MARKS 1 22 2 8 3 10 4 8 5 12 SUBTOTAL 60 SECTION B QUESTION TOTAL MARKER MO DERATOR MARKS 6 8 7 OR 8 14 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 6 13 5 14 5 15 5 16 5 SUBTOTAL 60 GRAND TOTAL: 120 Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 4 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC Answer QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4 and then QUESTION 5.1 OR 5.2. QUESTION 1 Study the following excerpt (bars 26 to 31) from The Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy and answer the questions that follow: Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 5 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 6 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 1.1 Name the key of this excerpt. Answer: B minor = 1 mark (1) 1.2 Name the submediant major key of the main key of the excerpt. Answer: G major = 1 mark (1) 1.3 Transpose bar 28 of flute1 part two octaves lower for viola. Add the key signature. Answer: Clef = 1 mark Key signature = 1 mark (4) Notes = minus ½ per bar for wrong notes = 2 marks 1.4 Rewrite bar 26 of the first violin for Bassoon. Add the new key signature. Answer: Key signature = 1 mark Notation = 1 mark (2) 1.5 Rewrite the double bass part in bar 29 in compound quadruple time. Answer: Time signature = 1 mark Notation = 2 marks (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 7 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 1.6 Name the triad formed in bar 26 as indicated at (a) of the cello and double bass parts AND notate the triad in first inversion by using the tenor clef. Answer: minor triad/ B minor triad Bar 26(a) Name of triad = 1 mark Clef = 1 mark Notation = 1 mark (3) 1.7 Identify a place where a sequence occurs in the cello part. Answer: Any of the following. Bars 26 to 27 or 27 to 28 or 30 to 31 (1) 1.8 Name the intervals at the blocks marked (b) and (c) Answer: (c) Minor 10th (compound 3rd) (d) Diminished 14th (compound 7th) (2) 1.9 Notate and name the inversion of (c). Answer: Augmented 2nd Notation = 1 mark Name of inversion = 1 mark (2) 1.10 Answer the following by encircling either A or B. 1.10.1 The A# in bar 29 of the viola and cello parts is A the leading note of B minor.√ B The leading note of G major. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 8 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 1.10.2 What is the non-harmonic note C# named, marked with an asterisk in the flute part in bar 29? A Auxiliary note B Passing note √ (1) 1.10.3 The cadence formed in bars 29 and 30 is a … A perfect cadence in B minor. √ B plagal cadence in A minor. (1) [22] Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 9 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 2 Study the fragment below and follow the instructions. 2.1 Write the solfa notation above the notes of the solo alto part of bar 1. Indicate the doh in the box provided. Doh is Db Answer: Doh is Db = 1 mark Solfa names and rhythm = 3 marks (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 10 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 2.2 The compositional technique used in the bass clef of the piano part is called … Answer: Ostinato/ or pedal point or repetition (1) 2.3 Identify bars where syncopation occurs. Answer: Bars 3 and 4 (1) 2.4 Name the non-harmonic note A on the first beat of bar 4, for example passing note, et cetera. Answer: Auxiliary note (1) 2.5 Name the enharmonic note name for the Cb note in bar 4. Answer: B or Ax (1) [8] QUESTION 3 Write the following scales according to the instructions given. You may use a note more than once to create a specific rhythm. 3.1 G melodic minor descending with key signature by using any note values. Start with a quaver upbeat: Answer: (example) Any other rhythmic pattern following a scale pattern will be acceptable, e.g.: Key signature = 1 mark Upbeat and notation = 6 ÷ 2 = 3 Rhythm = 1 mark (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 11 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 3.2 F# whole-tone scale ascending in 4/4 time, in the tenor clef. Answer (example) OR etc. Any number of bars will be acceptable. Notation and rhythm = 8 marks Total = Half a mark for every correct note. Half a mark for a correct rhythm. (4) 3.3 State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Make a cross (X) in the block of your choice. The Blues scale consists of a raised 3rd, a lowered 4th and a lowered 7th note. (1) TRUE FALSE Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 12 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 4 Use ONE of the given opening motifs to complete a twelve-bar melody in ternary form. Add dynamics and articulation marks. Melody for Flute OF Melody for Bassoon Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 13 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum Answer Marking grid DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATES ALLOCATION MARK Correct use of time signature 1 Articulation / Dynamics 2 Musicality 13 Total 16 ÷ 2 = 8 [8] Answer QUESTION 5.1 OR QUESTION 5.2. QUESTION 5.1 Study the Chorale below and then follow the instructions. CHORAL Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 14 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 5.1.1 Figure the chords at (a), (b) and (c) with Roman numerals in the spaces below, for example D:V, D:IV6. (Any correct standard figuring will be accepted.) Answer: (a) C:ii6 o6 (b) C: vii (c) C: /V7d (3) 5.1.2 Complete the four-part harmonisation by writing suitable chords where applicable. (8) 5.1.3 Encircle a note that forms an anticipation on the score. Indicate it clearly with an A. (1) [12] Answer: Marking grid DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATES ALLOCATION MARK 5.1.1 = 1 mark each 3 5.1.2 = 1 mark per chord = 10 ÷2 = 5 5 V7 chord 1 5.3 1 Musicality 2 Total Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 15 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum Example answer. OR Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 16 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 5.2 Study the following and follow the instructions. Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 17 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum 5.2.1 Name the chords symbols at (a), (e) and (f), for example Dmin, A/C#, D7, et cetera. Answer: (a) A7/C# (e) D7/A (f) G7 (3) 5.2.2 Add suitable chords at (b) and (d). Write chord symbols above the melody part, for example D/F, B7, et cetera. Answer: See music score (Any suitable chord and figuring will be accepted) Chord = 1 mark Chord symbol = 1 mark (4) 5.2.3 Complete the bass clef part at (c) and (g) according to the given chord symbols. Use applicable rhythmic patterns according to the given style of the work. Answer: Any suitable chords will be accepted. See score for ideas. (4) 5.2.4 Encircle an auxiliary note on the score. Indicate it clearly with an Aux. Answer: (Any correct auxiliary note will be accepted.) (1) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 18 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum Answer: See score below For QUESTION 5.2.2 any correct chord will be accepted. TOTAL SECTION A: 60 Copyright reserved Please turn over Music/P1 19 DoE/Feb. – March 2010 NSC – Memorandum SECTION B: GENERAL MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE Relevant answers not found in the memorandum can be accepted at the discretion of the chief marker. QUESTION 6: JAZZ Briefly describe the importance of ragtime and blues in the development of Jazz. [8] Answer: Ragtime • Ragtime is a style of syncopated piano music that was popular from the 1890s to about 1915. • Ragtime piano music is generally in 2/4 time and is performed at a moderate march tempo. • The pianist’s right hand plays a highly syncopated melody, while the left hand steadily maintains the beat. • Early jazz musicians often used ragtime melodies as a springboard for their improvisations. • The syncopations, steady beat, and piano style of ragtime were an important legacy for Jazz. • Scott Joplin was a famous ragtime composer • Joplin’s most famous piano pieces include Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer (4) Answer: Blues • Among the most important foundations of Jazz is The Blues • The Blues is a form of vocal and instrumental music that has been widely used by Jazz instrumentalists and vocalists from about the 1920s.