GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2015
10691
MUSIC
FIRST PAPER
MARKS: 120
TIME: 3 hours
Pages 19
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Music Grade 12 P1 Gauteng Mock 2015 Question Paper (English)
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MUSIC 2
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
MUSIC
(First Paper)
TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 120
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. This paper consists of FIVE sections.
2. All candidates must answer SECTION A (music theory) and SECTION B (general music
knowledge).
3. SECTION A must be answered in pencil in the spaces provided on the question paper and
SECTION B must be answered in ink in the answer book provided.
4. Candidates must then answer EITHER SECTION C (Western art music) OR SECTION D
(Jazz) OR SECTION E (Indigenous African Music).
5. Answer your choice of SECTION C/D/E in pen in the answer book provided.
6. The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper and is intended for rough work. It
may be removed by the candidate.
P.T.O.
MUSIC 3
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MARKING GRID
MAX MARKS TEACHER MODERATOR
SECTION A: MUSIC THEORY
Question 1 20
Question 2.1or 2.2 15
Question 3 10
Question 4.1 or 4.2 15
SUB-TOTAL 60
SECTION B: GENERAL MUSIC KNOWLEDGE
Question 5.1 10
Question 5.2 10
SUB-TOTAL 20
SECTION C: WESTERN ART MUSIC
Question 6 10
Question 7 5
Question 8 5
Question 9 5
Question 10 15
SUB-TOTAL 40
SECTION D: JAZZ
Question 11 10
Question 12 8
Question 13 7
Question 14 15
SUB-TOTAL 40
SECTION E: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC
Question 15 10
Question 16 8
Question 17 7
Question 18 15
SUB-TOTAL 40
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SECTION A: MUSIC LITERACY
COMPULSORY QUESTIONS: QUESTION 1 AND 3
CHOICE QUESTIONS: QUESTION 2.1 OR 2.2 AND QUESTION 4.1 OR 4.2
QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY) (20 marks)
Study the extract below and answer all the questions that follow:
B
A
C D
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1.1 Transpose the notes in the treble clef part of bar 1 (A) a major second higher. (3)
Remember to insert the new key signature.
1.2 Rewrite the notes in the treble clef of bar 3 (B) in the corresponding compound (5)
time signature. Remember to add the new time signature.
1.3 Write an ascending harmonic minor scale, that corresponds with the key signature (3)
of the extract. Use a compound time signature and correct grouping of rhythmic
values.
1.4 Insert a note under each * to form the Blues scale on F. (1)
* *
1.5 Identify and name the intervals marked C and D, e.g. Major 7th. (2)
C ________________________
D ________________________
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1.6 Invert the intervals in Question 1.5 and name the inverted intervals. (4)
C D
________________ ______________
1.7 Compare bars 1 and 2. Identify ONE similarity and ONE difference between these (2)
two bars.
Similarity________________________________________________________
Difference_______________________________________________________
[20]
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Answer either QUESTION 2.1 or QUESTION 2.2
QUESTION 2 (Melody writing) (15 marks)
2.1 Complete the motive below to form a 12-bar melody in ABA-form for a single-line (15)
melodic instrument. Remember to add dynamic and articulation indications.
Indicate for which instrument you are writing.
INSTRUMENT _________________________________________________
The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 6
Correct notation 5
Performance indications and articulation 4
General Impression: innovation, creativity, 15
performance indications, melodic shape
TOTAL 30/2=15
OR
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2.2 Complete the motive below to form a 12-bar melody in ABA-form for a single-line (15)
melodic instrument. Remember to add dynamic and articulation indications.
Indicate for which instrument you are writing.
INSTRUMENT ______________________________
The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 6
Correct notation 5
Performance indications and articulation 4
General Impression: innovation, creativity, 15
performance indications, melodic shape
TOTAL 30/2=15
[15]
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QUESTION 3 (Harmonic Analysis) (10 marks)
Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
A
C
F
B
D
G
H
E
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3.1 Name the keys at A and B, e.g. B major. (2)
A: _________________________________
B: _________________________________
3.2 Identify the keys and figure the chords at C and D, e.g. E: IV6 OR E: A/C# (2)
C: __________________________________
D: __________________________________
Name the cadence at E. Write down the key, chord progression and name,
3.3 e.g. E: V-I Perfect cadence. (3)
Cadence E: _______________________________________
3.4 Identify and name the type of non-chordal notes at F and G, e.g (2)
appoggiatura.
F: ____________________________________
G: ____________________________________
3.5 Name the compositional technique found at H in bars 14 and 15. (1)
Compositional technique H:
______________________________________ [10]
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QUESTION 4 (Harmonisation) (15 marks)
Answer either QUESTION 4.1 or QUESTION 4.2
4.1 Complete the following harmonisation by adding parts for the alto, tenor and bass (15)
voices to the given soprano melody.
The harmonisation will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION CANDIDATE'S MARKS
Chord progression: choice of chords and non- 12
harmonic notes
Correctness: notation, voice leading, doubling, 13
spacing
General impression: innovation, creativity, non- 15
chordal notes
TOTAL 30÷2 = 15
[15]
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OR
4.2 Complete the following piece by adding suitable harmonic material to the given (15)
melody in the bass clef. Write in the style that the melody suggests.
The harmonisation will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION CANDIDATE'S MARKS
Chord progression: choice of chords and non- 14
harmonic notes (secondary V not compulsory)
Voicing 8
General impression: innovation, creativity, 8
characterisation
TOTAL 30÷2 = 15
[15]
TOTAL SECTION A: 60
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SECTION B - GMK (Compulsory) 20 Marks
Question 5.1 (10 marks)
Choose the most correct answer from the options A – D in order to answer each of the
questions 5.1-10. Write only the question number and letter in each case, e.g. 5.11 D
5.1.1 Which of the following items is not a basic element of music?
A Timbre
B Volume
C Perspective
D Structure
5.1.2 Which of the following items is not a group of musical instruments?
A Aerophones
B Sousaphones
C Ideophones
D Electrophones
5.1.3 Which of the following items is not a technique with which “form” is created in music?
A Repetition
B Variation
C Contrast
D Instrumentation
5.1.4 Which of the following items is not typical of basic formal structures in African music.?
A Ground Bass
B Call and Refrain
C Overlapping Phrases
D Mixed Structures
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5.1.5 Which of the following items is not a tempo indication?
A Largetto
B Lento
C Mezzo
D Rallentando
5.1.6 Which of the following Artists/Groups is not part of Rock Music culture in the 20th Century?
A Jimi Hendrix
B Ravi Shankar
C Elvis Presley
D The Beatles
5.1.7 Which of the following items is not a style period in Western Art Music?
A Classical
B Renaissance
C Ragtime
D Baroque
5.1.8 Which of the following items is not a style of Jazz?
A Blues
B Bebop
C Dixieland
D Bluegrass
5.1.9 Which of the following items is not a style of Indigenous African Music?
A Ipitombi
B Kwela
C Mbaqanga
D Mbube
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5.1.10 Which of the following sets of tones and semitones represent a Dorian Mode?
A tone, tone, tone, semitone, tone, semitone, tone
B tone, tone, semitone, tone, tone, tone, semitone
C tone, semitone, tone, semitone, tone, tone, tone
D tone, semitone, tone, tone, tone, semitone, tone
[10]
Question 5.2 (10 marks)
Answer the following questions on the South African Music Industry:
5.2.1 Define the crime “musical plagiarism” in your own words. (2)
5.2.2 According to copyright law, who is the song writer of a song? (1)
5.2.3 Explain in your own words how copyright can be shared if members of a band write the
song together. (2)
5.2.4 Name THREE ways in which an agent/manager can help to develop an artist’s music
business. (3)
5.2.5 Explain what “needle-time” royalties are. (2)
[10]
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SECTION C – WAM (Choice) 40 Marks
Question 6 Short Questions (10 marks)
6.1 Identify the work from which this theme is taken. Write down the title and composer. (2)
6.2 Name the genre of the work in 6.1 and provide a definition for this genre. (3)
6.3 Write down any TWO genres from which the Classical symphony developed. (2)
6.4 Name THREE principles that the Camerata established and followed in their invention of
Opera. (3)
Question 7 (5 marks)
Write a paragraph in which you explain the following sub-genres as they are found in the opera:
– aria (2)
– recitative (2)
– chorus (1).
Question 8 (5 marks)
In what way does Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 in Fmajor, differ from earlier, standard
Classical symphonies, composed by his predecessors? Write a short paragraph in which you
mention 5 of these differences.
Question 9 (5 marks)
Describe a typical Classical orchestra.
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Question 10 (15 marks)
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) is the last opera that WA Mozart composed. Using the
following guidelines, write an essay in which you discuss his final, monumental opera.
Provide a definition of the specific genre of Die Zauberflöte (1)
Mention TWO sub-genres which occur in the opera and explain these (4)
Mention THREE characters, their voice types and one solo that each one sings (9)
Your logical presentation of content and employing a well-structured format will be credited with
one mark. (1)
OR
SECTION D – JAZZ (Choice) 40 Marks
Question 11 Short Questions (10 marks)
11.1 Name FOUR instruments which are at the heart of the origin of Cape Jazz. (4)
11.2 Explain what a “ghoema-drum” is. (2)
11.3 Name THREE leading experts in Cape Jazz who were involved in the original recording
of Mannenberg in the early 1970s. (3)
11.4 Which Jazz artist performs, The Colours They Bring? (1)
Question 12 (8 marks)
Write a paragraph explaining the meaning and characteristics of Kwela music in the South
African Jazz music context. Mention artists/groups to serve as examples. (8)
Question 13 (7 marks)
“The Soul Brothers” is a representative group of a typically South African style. Discuss why this
style is typically South African and mention ONE other group/artist that employs this style. (7)
Question 14 (15 marks)
Write an essay on early Marabi music. Include information on the origin and style characteristics
of the music (10). Mention at least TWO artists/groups and a typical song or piece by each. (4).
Your logical presentation of content and employing a well-structured format will be credited with
one mark. (1)
OR
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SECTION E – IAM (Choice) 40 Marks
Question 15 Short Questions (10 marks)
15.1 Name the two musicians who were instrumental in the establishment of the Malombo
style. (2)
15.2 What is Sello Galane’s main objective in creating Free Kiba? (2)
15.3 Explain the singing style of an Isicathamiya group. (4)
15.4 Name two famous songs/hits by Ladysmith Black Mambaso. (2)
Question 16 (8 marks)
Write a paragraph explaining the origin and characteristics of Maskandi music. Mention
prominent artists/groups to serve as examples. (8)
Question 17 (7)
“The Soul Brothers” is a representative group of a typically South African style. Discuss why this
style is typically South African and mention ONE other group/artist that employs this style. (7)
Question 18 (15 marks)
Write an essay in which you discuss the role of indigenous African music in the traditional social
context. (14)
Your logical presentation of content and employing a well-structured format will be credited with
one mark. (1)
Total Section A: 60 marks
Total Section B: 20 marks
Total Section C or D or E: 40 marks
Grand Total: 120 marks
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