# Music Grade 12 P1 Gauteng Mock 2015 Question Paper (English) > Grade 12 Music Paper 1 question paper from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2015 (English), 19 pages. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2015 10691 MUSIC FIRST PAPER MARKS: 120 TIME: 3 hours Pages 19 NAME: __________________________________ SCHOOL: __________________________________ 3 ### Page 2 MUSIC 2 (First Paper) 10691/15 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. ### Page 3 MUSIC 3 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 4 MUSIC 4 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 5 MUSIC 5 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 ________________________ P.T.O. ### Page 6 MUSIC 6 (First Paper) 10691/15 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] P.T.O. ### Page 7 MUSIC 7 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 8 MUSIC 8 (First Paper) 10691/15 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] P.T.O. ### Page 9 MUSIC 9 (First Paper) 10691/15 QUESTION 3 (Harmonic Analysis) (10 marks) Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow: A C F B D G H E P.T.O. ### Page 10 MUSIC 10 (First Paper) 10691/15 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] P.T.O. ### Page 11 MUSIC 11 (First Paper) 10691/15 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] P.T.O. ### Page 12 MUSIC 12 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 13 MUSIC 13 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 14 MUSIC 14 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 15 MUSIC 15 (First Paper) 10691/15 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] P.T.O. ### Page 16 MUSIC 16 (First Paper) 10691/15 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. P.T.O. ### Page 17 MUSIC 17 (First Paper) 10691/15 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 P.T.O. ### Page 18 MUSIC 18 (First Paper) 10691/15 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. 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