MUSIC PAPER 2
GRADE 12
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
SEPTEMBER 2018
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PERSON OPERATING THE SOUND EQUIPMENT
TOTAL | MARKER | MODERATOR | |
SECTION A: AURAL | |||
QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY) | 4 | ||
QUESTION 2 (COMPULSORY) | 6 | ||
SUBTOTAL | 10 | ||
SECTION B: RECOGNITION | |||
QUESTION 3 (COMPULSORY) | 4 | ||
AND | |||
QUESTION 4 (WAM) | 8 | ||
OR | |||
QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) | 8 | ||
OR | |||
QUESTION 6 (IAM) | 8 | ||
SUBTOTAL | 12 | ||
SECTION C: FORM | |||
QUESTION 7 (COMPULSORY) | 8 | ||
SUBTOTAL | 8 | ||
GRAND TOTAL | 30 |
SECTION A: AURAL
QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY)
Play Track 1 TWICE in succession.
1.1 Identify the time signature of this extract. Make a cross (X) in the relevant block below.
(1)
Play Track 2 THREE times. Wait 30 seconds between each repetition.
1.2 Listen to the melodic and rhythmic phrase. Notate the rhythm of the missing notes in bars 3 and 4 on the stave below.
(3)
[4]
QUESTION 2 (COMPULSORY)
Play Track 3 ONCE to provide a general overview.
Listen to the melody from Lieder ohne write, Op. 62 no. 1 by F. Mendelssohn and answer the questions that follow.
2.1 Name the main key of this extract. (1)
Play Track 4 ONCE.
2.2 Identify the non-harmonic note at 2.2. (1)
Play Track 5 THREE times. Wait 30 seconds between each repetition
2.3 Listen from bar 43 and fill in the missing notation at 2.3 on the score. (3)
2.4 On which beat does this extract begin? (1)
Play Track 6 ONCE.
2.5 Which ONE of the following ornaments is used in this extract? Make a cross (X) in the relevant block.
Trill | Appoggiatura | Mordent |
(1)
Play Track 7 ONCE.
2.6 Name the cadence and chords used at the end of the extract. (2)
2.7 Circle a melodic interval of a diminished fifth on the score. (1)
2.8 Give ONE term that best describes the free use of tempo when performing this piece. (1)
2.9 During which style period was this piece composed? (1)
(12 ÷ 2)
[6]
TOTAL SECTION A: 10
SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS
QUESTION 3: GENERAL LISTENING (COMPULSORY)
Mark THREE items in COLUMN A in QUESTIONS 3.1–3.4 that relate to the music that you hear. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
3.1 Play Track 8 TWICE.
COLUMN A | Track 8 |
Clarinet and bassoon | |
Compound duple time | |
English horn and bassoon | |
Simple quadruple time | |
Baroque period | |
Classical period |
(3)
3.2 Play Track 9 TWICE.
COLUMN A | Track 9 |
Idiophone, electrophone and aerophone | |
Polyrhythm | |
Idiophone, membranophone and aerophone | |
Cross-rhythms | |
Parallel intervals | |
Irregular time |
(3)
3.3 Play Track 10 TWICE.
COLUMN A | Track 10 |
Adagio sostenuto | |
Pedal point | |
Constant dynamics | |
Poco a poco crescendo | |
Ground bass | |
Allegro moderato |
(3)
3.4 Play Track 11 TWICE.
COLUMN A | Track 11 |
Arpeggios in piano part | |
Minor tonality | |
Major tonality | |
Fugue | |
Jazz trio | |
Classical chamber music |
(3)
(12 ÷ 3)
[4]
Answer QUESTION 4 (WAM) OR QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 6 (IAM).
QUESTION 4: WAM
4.1 Play Track 12 TWICE.
4.1.1 Which ONE of the following illustrates the correct rhythm of the theme that you hear? Make a cross (X) in the relevant block.
Play Track 12 ONCE again.
4.1.2 Is the tonality of this extract major or minor? (1)
Play Track 13 TWICE.
4.1.3 What do the first three opening chords have in common with the tonic key of this extract? (1)
Play Tracks 14 and 15 TWICE in succession.
4.1.4 Compare the theme in Tracks 14 and 15 with regards to articulation and compositional techniques used. Mention ONE difference in articulation, ONE difference in compositional techniques and ONE similarity in compositional techniques.
TRACK 14 | TRACK 15 | |
Articulation | ||
Compositional techniques |
(3)
4.2 Play Track 16 TWICE.
4.2.1 Identify the characters and voice types singing in this extract.
Character 1:
Character 2:
(2)
4.2.2 To which subgenre of opera music does this extract belong to? (1)
4.2.3 Name the title of the opera and the composer. (2)
4.3 Play Track 17 TWICE.
4.3.1 Describe this work with regards to instrumentation, genre and style period.
Instrumentation:
Genre:
Style period:
(3)
Play Track 17 ONCE again.
4.3.2 Identify the texture used in this extract. (1)
4.3.3 Provide this extract with a suitable title. (1)
(16 ÷ 2)
[8]
OR
QUESTION 5: JAZZ
5.1 Play Track 18 ONCE.
5.1.1 Name the artist performing in this extract. (1)
Play Track 19 ONCE.
5.1.2 Identify the chordophone instrument playing in the beginning of this extract. (1)
Play Track 20 TWICE.
5.1.3 Comment on the use of harmonic chord progression used in this work. (2)
5.1.4 Provide this extract with a suitable title. (1)
5.2 Play Track 21 TWICE.
5.2.1 Choose the correct combo of instruments used in this extract. Make a cross (X) in the relevant block.
Trumpet Piano Trombone Double bass Alto saxophone Drum kit | Trumpet Piano Euphonium Double bass Tenor saxophone Drum kit | Trumpet Piano Trombone Cello Alto saxophone Drum kit |
(1)
Play Track 22 TWICE.
5.2.2 Name TWO rhythmical devices used on the percussion instrument. (2)
5.2.3 Give ONE term for the melodic material created on the solo instruments. (1)
Play Track 22 ONCE again.
5.2.4 With which group do you associate this extract? (1)
5.3 Play Tracks 23 and 24 TWICE in succession.
5.3.1 Listen to Tracks 23 and 24 and choose TWO correct features that correspond with each extract that you hear. Make a cross (X) next to TWO features.
TRACK 23 | |
Pedal point | |
Counter melodies | |
Monophonic texture | |
Melody played in unison | |
Adagio |
TRACK 24 | |
Simple melodies | |
Polyphonic texture | |
Andante | |
Straight quaver rhythms | |
Walking bass line |
(4)
Play Track 25 TWICE.
5.3.2 With which artist and jazz style do you associate this track?
Artist:
Jazz style:
(2)
(16 ÷ 2)
[8]
OR
QUESTION 6: IAM
6.1 Play Track 26 TWICE.
6.1.1 Describe the music with regards to genre, instrumentation and artist/group.
Genre:
Instrumentation:
Artist/Group:
(3)
Play Track 27 ONCE.
6.1.2 Identify TWO vocal techniques used as ornamentation in this extract. (2)
Play Track 28 ONCE.
6.1.3 Which typical characteristic of African music features predominantly between the voices? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Ostinato | Polyphonic texture | Call and answer |
(1)
6.2 Play Track 29 ONCE.
6.2.1 Name the South African style associated with this extract. (1)
6.2.2 With which African tribe do you associate this music? (1)
Play Track 29 ONCE again.
6.2.3 Give a term for the instrumental introduction used in this style of music. (1)
6.2.4 Name ONE other South African style in which the concertina features predominantly. (1)
6.3 Play Track 30 TWICE.
6.3.1 Name the woodwind instrument that features in this extract. (1)
6.3.2 Which other typical African instrument does the instrument mentioned in QUESTION 6.3.1 imitate? (1)
Play Track 31 ONCE.
6.3.3 Name ONE characteristic of Marabi music that is heard in this extract. (1)
Play Track 32 TWICE.
6.3.4 Comment on the use of rhythms in the two accompanying guitar parts (lower guitar and higher guitar).
Lower guitar:
Higher guitar:
(2)
Play Track 33 ONCE.
6.3.5 Name the group that performs in this extract. (1)
(16 ÷ 2)
[8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 12
SECTION C: FORM
QUESTION 7 (COMPULSORY)
Play Track 34 ONCE to provide an overview.
Play Track 34 ONCE again.
7.1 What type of ensemble is used in this work? (1)
7.2 Identify the form of this work. (1)
7.3 Indicate the sections of the form mentioned in QUESTION 7.2 using CAPITAL LETTERS on the score. (3)
Play Track 35 TWICE.
7.4 Listen to the thematic material used in bars 03 – 42. Mention ONE similarity and ONE difference in the use of the thematic material.
Similarity:
Difference:
(2)
Play Track 36 TWICE.
7.5 Listen to bars 163 – 24 and name the key and cadence used at the end of the extract. (1)
TOTAL SECTION C: 8
GRAND TOTAL: 30