MUSIC
PAPER 2
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
   SECTION A: Aural (10)
   SECTION B: Recognition (12)
   SECTION C: Form (8)
2. QUESTION 1, QUESTION 2, QUESTION 3 and QUESTION 7 are COMPULSORY.
3. Answer QUESTION 4 (Western Art Music (WAM)) OR QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 6 (Indigenous African Music (IAM)).
4. Write all your answers on this question paper. Use a pencil for music notation and blue or black ink for the other answers.
5. This examination will be done while candidates are listening to a CD.
6. The music teacher of the centre must conduct the examination in the presence of the invigilator.
7. The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough work. The candidate MUST NOT remove this page.
8. Candidates may NOT have access to any musical instrument for the duration of this examination.
9. Candidates must take note of the mark allocation of each question in order to provide enough information in their answer.
10. Write neatly and legibly. 

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PERSON OPERATING THE SOUND EQUIPMENT

1. The instructions for the music teacher appear in frames.
2. Each music extract (track) must be played the number of times specified in the question paper.
3. Allow adequate time between tracks to give candidates time to think and write their answers before playing the next track.
4. The number of the track must be announced clearly each time before it is played.
5. If a school offers more than one stream (Western Art Music (WAM)), jazz, Indigenous African Music (IAM)), the following guidelines must be followed:
   • Each stream must do the examination in a separate venue.
   • Each venue must be equipped with suitable sound equipment.
   • Each venue must have its own CD with music extracts.
   • An invigilator must be present in each venue.
6. The tracks have to be played as follows:
   • WAM candidates: Tracks 1–24 and Track 37–39
   • JAZZ candidates: Tracks 1–12, Tracks 25–30 and Track 37–39
   • IAM candidates: Tracks 1–12 and Tracks 31–39
7. A battery-powered CD player must be available in case of a power failure.

SUMMARY OF MARKS

MEMORANDUM  

Note to marker: Candidates must be credited for any correct answers not given in the memorandum.
SECTION A: AURAL
QUESTION 1

1.1 Listen to the melodic and rhythmic phrase. Notate the rhythm of the missing notes in bars 2–3 below.

Answer: (2)

1.2 Listen to the extract from the Chorale Ein' feste Burg by JS Bach. Which ONE of the melodies (a), (b) or (c) corresponds with the music that you hear? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.

Correct answer = 1 mark (1)

1.3 With which of the textures below do you associate this extract? Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.

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QUESTION 2

Listen to the extract from Minuetto Scherzando by A Scarlatti and answer the questions that follow.
Answer:

2.1 Listen to bars 1–4. Name the interval formed between G and the missing note at 2.1, for example Major 3rd.
Answer: (Perfect) Octave = 1 mark (1)

2.2 Listen to bars 5–8. Name the non-chordal note formed at 2.2, for example Passing note.
Answer: (Lower) Auxiliary note = 1 mark (1)

2.3 The notation of bar 3 has been omitted on the score at 2.3. Fill in the missing pitches and note values that correspond with the music that you hear.
Answer: See score: Correct pitch and note value = 1 mark each = 3 marks
No mark for correct pitch or note value only (3)

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TOTAL SECTION A: 10

SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS
QUESTION 3: GENERAL LISTENING (COMPULSORY)
Study the items in COLUMN A in QUESTIONS 3.1–3.3 for two minutes.
Note to marker: If a candidate selected more than two items at a question, only the first two items must be marked.

3.1 Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music that you hear.
Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:

Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks (2)

3.2 Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music that you hear.
Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:

Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks (2)

3.3 Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music that you hear.
Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:

Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks (2)
3.4 Listen to the following TWO extracts and answer the questions that follow.

3.4.1 With which ONE of the following do you associate this extract?
Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Answer: Waltz = 1 mark (1)

3.4.2 With which ONE of the following do you associate this extract?
Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Answer: Harp = 1 mark (1)

(8 ÷ 2) [4]

Answer QUESTION 4 (WAM) OR QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 6 (IAM).
QUESTION 4: WAM
4.1 Listen to the extracts from The Magic Flute by Mozart and answer the questions that follow.

4.1.1 Identify the most suitable term to describe the character of the extracts. Choose from the list below. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Answer:

One mark per extract x 3 = 3 marks (3)

4.1.2 Name the character that sings in this extract.
Answer: Tamino = 1 mark(1)
4.1.3 Name the voice type of this character.
Answer: Tenor = 1 mark (1)
4.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

4.2.1 Identify the genre/work type of this extract, for example Concerto.
Answer: Symphony = 1 mark (1)
4.2.2 Identify the composer of this extract.
Answer: Beethoven = 1 mark (1)
4.2.3 What is the tonality of this extract?
Answer: Minor = 1 mark (1)

4.2.4 Identify the statement in COLUMN A that relates to the music that you hear. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Answer: (1)

4.2.5 Identify the woodwind instrument in EACH extract. Write the answer in the table below.
Answer:

One mark per correct instrument x 3 = 3 marks (3)

4.3 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

Related Items

4.3.1 Name TWO compositional techniques used in this extract? (2)

4.3.2 Compare the melodies in the following two extracts and state ONE similarity and ONE difference.
Answer:

Any ONE correct similarity and difference = 2 marks (2)

(16 ÷ 2) [8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 12

OR

QUESTION 5: JAZZ
5.1 Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow.

5.1.1 Identify the South African jazz style that you hear in this extract.
Answer: Marabi = 1 mark (1)
5.1.2 Give TWO reasons, related to the music, to motivate your answer to QUESTION 5.1.1.

5.2.3 Name ONE artist/band that you associate with this extract.

5.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

5.2.1 Identify the South African jazz style that you hear in this extract.

5.2.2 Name an artist that you associate with your answer to QUESTION 5.2.1.
Answer: Winston Mankunku = 1 mark (1)
5.2.3 Name the compositional technique used in the piano part.
Answer: Ostinato/Riff = 1 mark (1)
5.2.4 Name ONE idiophone that you hear in this extract.
Answer: Cymbals/Hi-hat = 1 mark (1)

5.2.5 Describe the use of rhythm that you hear in the piano part.

5.3 Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow.

5.3.1 Name an artist that you associate with this extract.

5.3.2 Describe the music style you hear in this extract by referring to THREE musical features.

5.4 Listen to the following TWO extracts and identify TWO differences with regards to the beat and instruments that drive the rhythm.
Answer:

Any two corresponding correct answers x2 = 4 marks  (4)

(16 ÷ 2) [8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 12

OR

QUESTION 6: IAM
6.1 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

6.1.1 Identify the South African style of music heard in this extract.
Answer: Isicathamiya = 1 mark (1)
6.1.2 Give THREE reasons, related to the music, to motivate your answer to QUESTION 6.1.1.

6.1.3 Give TWO features that make this extract different from the original style mentioned in QUESTION 6.1.1.

6.1.4 Name an artist associated with this extract.
Answer: Ladysmith Black Mambazo = 1 mark (1)
6.2 Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow.

6.2.1 Describe the use of rhythm between the clapping and the drums.

6.2.2 Identify the idiophone that you hear.
Answer: Cow bell = 1 mark (1)

6.3 Identify TWO differences in the extracts that you hear with regard to the relevant style and the use of drums.
Answer:

Any TWO corresponding correct answers x 2 = 4 marks (4)
6.4 Listen to the extract and answer the questions that follow.

6.4.1 Identify the South African music style that you hear in this extract.
Answer: Malombo = 1 mark (1)
6.4.2 Name an artist/band that you associate with this extract.

(16 ÷ 2) [8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 12

SECTION C: FORM
QUESTION 7
Read and study the questions for ONE minute.

Listen to the extract from Minuet in G by Beethoven while you study the score.

7.1 Name the main key of this work.
Answer: G Major = 1 mark (1)
7.2 What is the form of this piece?

7.3 Motivate your answer to QUESTION 7.2 by giving a schematic layout of the form of this piece. Use the table below.
Answer:
Rounded Binary

Binary (2)

7.4 To which key does the piece modulate in bars 7–8?
Answer: D major = 1 mark (1)
7.5 What is the function of the A# note in bar 5?

7.6 Name the cadence formed at X.
Answer: Imperfect cadence = 1 mark (1)
7.7 Give the meaning of allegretto.
Answer: Fairly lively and jolly = 1 mark (1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 8
GRAND TOTAL: 30