MUSIC P2
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 30
TIME: 1½ hours
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PERSON OPERATING THE SOUND EQUIPMENT
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Note to marker: Candidates must be credited for any correct answers not given in the memorandum. |
SECTION A: AURAL
QUESTION 1
Play Track 1 TWICE in succession. |
1.1
Listen to the melodic and rhythmic phrase. Notate the rhythm of the missing notes in bars 3–41 below. (3)
1 mark per beat = 3 marks (minus ½ mark per mistake up to a maximum of 1 mark per beat) |
Play Track 2 TWICE in succession. |
1.2
Listen to the extract from Menuet in G by Mozart. Fill in the missing pitches that correspond with the music that you hear on the given score.
½ mark per beat = 3 marks (the entire beat must be correct for ½ mark) |
Play Track 2 ONCE more. |
(3)
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QUESTION 2
Play Track 3 ONCE to provide a general overview. |
Listen to the extract from Think of Me (Phantom of the Opera) while you follow the vocal score. Answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 4 TWICE. |
2.1 Name the interval at 2.1 (in the vocal part) in bar 3, e.g. Major 2nd.
Answer
Perfect octave/8th
Perfect octave/8th= 1 mark Octave only = no mark |
(1)
Play Track 5 TWICE. |
2.2 Name the cadence at 2.2 in bars 7 and 8. (1)
Answer
Imperfect (cadence)
Imperfect (cadence) = 1 mark |
Play Track 6 TWICE. |
2.3
This extract starts in bar 9. At 2.3 in bar 11 you will hear a non-chordal note in the vocal line.
2.3.1 Notate this note on the score. (1)
Answer:
The note E
2.3.2 Name the type of non-chordal note. (1)
Answer:
Suspension
Notated note = 1 mark |
Suspension = 1 mark |
[4]
TOTAL SECTION A: 10
SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS
QUESTION 3: GENERAL LISTENING (COMPULSORY)
Study the items in COLUMN A in QUESTION 3.1–3.4 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. |
Play Track 7 TWICE. |
3.1
Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 7. Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
COLUMN A | Track 7 |
Ragtime | |
Idiophone | X |
Trombone | |
Cyclic chord structure | X |
Trumpet | X |
Pentatonic |
Any 2 = 2 marks |
(2)
Play Track 8 TWICE. |
3.2
Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 8. Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
COLUMN A | Track 8 |
Anacrusis | X |
Allegro | |
Homophonic | X |
Accelerando | |
Polyphonic | |
Pizzicato | X |
Any 2 = 2 marks |
(2)
Play Track 9 TWICE. |
3.3
Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 9. Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
COLUMN A | Track 9 |
Alto | |
Aerophone | |
Ostinato | X |
American Jazz | |
Idiophone | X |
Synthesiser | X |
Any 2 = 2 marks |
(2)
Play Track 10 TWICE. |
3.4
Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 10. Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks.
COLUMN A | Track 10 |
Chorus | X |
Polyphonic | |
Alla marcia | X |
Pedal point | X |
Big Band | |
Tranquillo |
Any 2 = 2 marks |
(2)
(8 ÷ 2) [4]
Answer QUESTION 4 (WAM) OR QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 6 (IAM).
QUESTION 4: WAM
4.1
Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 11 ONCE. |
4.1.1
Identify the composer and title of this work.
Answer:
Composer: (Felix) Mendelssohn
Title: Hebrides Overture or Fingal's Cave
Mendelssohn = 1 mark Hebrides Overture or Fingal's Cave = 1 mark for either answer Only Overture = No marks |
(2)
Play Track 12 TWICE. |
4.1.2
Which melodic compositional technique is heard in the violas and bassoons at the beginning of this extract? (1)
Answer:
Play Track 13 TWICE. |
4.1.3
Which ONE of the following terms best describes the melodic material of the strings and flutes in this extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Cantabile | Arpeggios | Chromatic | Diatonic |
Answer:
Chromatic
Chromatic = 1 mark |
(1)
Play Track 14 TWICE. |
4.1.4
Give a suitable Italian term to describe the dynamic level of the melodic line in this extract. (1)
Answer:
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
4.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 15 ONCE. |
4.2.1 Identify the genre of this music. (1)
Answer:
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark Aria = no mark |
4.2.2 Name the characters who sing in this extract. (2)
Answer:
Papageno = 1 mark Papagena = 1 mark |
Play Track 16 ONCE. |
4.2.3 Write down a suitable Italian term to describe the change of tempo towards the end of this extract. (1)
Answer:
Play Track 17 ONCE. |
4.2.4
Choose the word that best describes the articulation applied in the accompaniment of this extract. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Staccato | Leggiero | Pizzicato | Vivace |
Answer:
Staccato
Staccato = 1 mark |
(1)
4.3
Listen to TWO extracts from Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 which will be played twice each and answer the questions.
Play Track 18 TWICE. |
4.3.1
This extract begins with a solo woodwind instrument which is followed by a solo brass instrument. Name each of these instruments.
Answer:
Woodwind instrument: Clarinet
Brass instrument: Horn (French Horn)
Woodwind instrument: Clarinet = 1 mark Brass instrument: Horn (French Horn = 1 mark |
(2)
4.3.2 Identify the movement from which this extract is taken. (1)
Answer:
Fifth movement
Fifth movement = 1 mark |
Play Track 19 TWICE. |
4.3.3 Identify the movement from which this extract is taken. (1)
Answer:
First movement
First movement = 1 mark |
Play Track 20 TWICE. |
4.3.4
Choose the time signature of this extract. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. (1)
4.3.5
Mark the character or mood of this extract in COLUMN A. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
COLUMN A | Track 20 |
Lento | |
Tranquillo | |
Agitato | |
Maestoso | x |
Answer:
Maestoso
Maestoso = 1 mark |
(1)
(16 ÷ 2) [8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 12
OR
QUESTION 5: JAZZ
5.1 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 21 ONCE. |
5.1.1
With which ONE of the following terms would you associate this extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Marabi | Mbaqanga | Jazz in exile |
Answer:
Jazz in exile
Jazz in exile = 1 mark |
(1)
5.1.2 Write down the title of this work. (1)
Answer:
Mra
Mra = 1 mark |
5.1.3 Name TWO artists associated with this extract.(2)
Answer:
Any two correct answers = 2 marks |
Play Track 22 TWICE. |
5.1.4 A repetitive rhythmic drive is heard in this extract. Which instrument(s) are heard in this regard? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Instrument(s) | Track 22 |
Horn section, bass and piano | |
Cymbals, bass and piano | x |
Piano only |
Answer:
Cymbals, bass and piano
Cymbal, bass and piano = 1 mark |
(1)
5.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 23 ONCE. |
5.2.1 Identify the South African jazz style. (1)
Answer:
Kwela
Penny-whistle Jive
Any correct answer = 1 mark |
5.2.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 5.2.1. (2)
Answer:
Any two correct answers = 2 marks |
5.2.3 Name ONE artist associated with this extract. (1)
Answer:
Any correct answer = 1 mark |
5.2.4 Name the title of the work. (1)
Answer:
See You Later, Little Lemmy = 1 mark |
5.3 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 24 ONCE. |
5.3.1 Identify the South African jazz style. (1)
Answer:
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
5.3.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 5.3.1. (2)
Answer:
Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks |
5.3.3 Name the female vocalist associated with this extract. (1)
Answer:
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
Play Track 25 ONCE. |
5.3.4 Describe how the call-and-response technique is used in this extract.
Answer:
The lead singer initiates the vocal material (call) and the backing vocalists respond with new vocal material
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
(1)
Play Track 26 ONCE. |
5.3.5
With which of the following items do you associate this extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Riff | Electric organ | Polyphonic |
Answer:
Riff
Riff = 1 mark |
(1)
(16 ÷ 2) [8]
TOTAL SECTION B:
OR
QUESTION 6: IAM
6.1 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 27 ONCE. |
6.1.1 Identify the South African style. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Marabi | Mbaqanga | Isicathamiya |
(1)
6.1.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 6.1.1. (2)
Answer:
Any two correct answers = 2 marks |
Play Track 28 ONCE. |
6.1.3 Name the artist/group with whom you associate this song. (1)
Answer:
Mahotella Queens or any female Mbaqanga group
Any female Mbaqanga group = 1 mark |
6.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 29 ONCE. |
6.2.1 With which type of song do you associate the extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Wedding song | Funeral song | Struggle song | War song |
Answer:
Struggle song
Struggle song = 1 mark |
(1)
Play Track 30 ONCE. |
6.2.2 With which type of song do you associate the extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Lullaby | Celebration song | Initiation song | Work song |
Answer:
Lullaby
Lullaby = 1 mark |
(1)
Play Tracks 31 and 32 TWICE in succession. |
6.2.3 Listen to the TWO tracks which will be played TWICE in succession.
Complete the table below. Identify the voice type, compositional technique and percussion instrument used in each track.
Track 31 | Track 32 | |
Voice type | • SAT • Solo and group singing | • Male voices • Solo and group singing |
Compositional technique | • Call and response • Repetition | • Call and response • Repetition |
Percussion instrument | • Drums • Shakers • Crepitation | • Various drums • Body percussion (hand clapping) |
ONE answer per block - 6÷2=3 |
(3)
6.3 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 33 ONCE. |
6.3.1 Identify the chordophone that you hear in the introduction of this extract. (1)
Answer:
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
6.3.2 Name the voice type of the solo singer who introduces the melody. (1)
Answer:
Tenor
Tenor = 1 mark |
6.3.3
Identify the vocal compositional technique used in this extract. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Call and response | Ululation | Crepitation | Imitation |
Answer:
Call and Response
Call and Response = 1 mark |
(1)
6.4 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 34 and Track 35 TWICE in succession. |
Identify TWO instruments in each of the extracts.
Track 34 | Track 35 | |
Instruments | Guitar (plucked sound) Concertina Drumkit Bass guitar Male voice | Horns/Lenaka Electric guitars Shakers Traditional drums |
Instruments: 2x2 = 4 marks |
(4)
(16 ÷ 2)[8]
TOTAL SECTION D:12
SECTION C: FORM
QUESTION 7
Read and study the questions for ONE minute.
Play Track 36 ONCE to provide an overview. |
Listen to the following piece while you study the score.
7.1 Name the overall form of this work. (1)
Answer:
Ternary form
ABA form
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
7.2
Motivate your answer to QUESTION 7.1 by indicating the main sections on the score. Write capital letters above the staff. (3)
Answer
Section | Bar numbers |
A | 1-16 |
B | 17-32 |
A | 33-48 |
1 mark for each correct section = 3 marks |
7.3 Name the main key of the work in bars 1–16. (1)
Answer:
E minor
E minor = 1 mark |
7.4 To which key does the work modulate (change key) in bar 17? (1)
Answer:
E major/Tonic major
E Major/Tonic major = 1 mark |
Play Track 37 ONCE. |
7.5 Which compositional technique is used in the bass part from in 1–5? (1)
Answer:
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark |
Play Track 38 ONCE. |
7.6 This track starts in bar 27. Name the cadence in bars 30–32. (1)
Answer:
Perfect (cadence)
Perfect (cadence) = 1 mark |
Play Track 39 ONCE. |
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TOTAL SECTION C: 8
GRAND TOTAL: 30