Music Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2024 Memo (English)

SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/ NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS MUSIC P2 MAY/JUNE 2024 MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 30 These marking guidelines consist of 19 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 2 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Note to the marker: Candidates must be credited for any correct answers not given in the marking guidelines. SECTION A: AURAL (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1 Track 1 1.1 Notate the rhythm of the missing notes. Answer: ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ mark x 6 as indicated (3) Track 2 1.2 Notate the missing notes at (A) and (B). Answer: Pitch and rhythm must be correct: ½ mark x 2 (1) [4] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 3 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 2 Answer the following questions by making a cross (X) in the appropriate block. 2.1 Identify the cadences at the end of each of the following TWO extracts. Track 3 2.1.1 Answer: Perfect cadence 1 mark (1) Track 4 2.1.2 Answer: Plagal cadence 1 mark (1) 2.2 Identify the prominent compositional techniques in the following TWO extracts. Track 5 2.2.1 Inversion Diminution Retrograde Ostinato 1 mark (1) Track 6 2.2.2 Contrary motion Sequence Inversion Augmentation 1 mark (1) Track 7 2.3 Which ONE of the following describes the metre? Triple Quadruple Irregular Duple 1 mark (1) Track 8 2.4 Identify the type of scale used in this extract. Chromatic Minor Pentatonic Whole-tone 1 mark (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 4 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 9 2.5 Indicate TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 9. Make a cross (X) in TWO appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Monophonic texture followed by polyphonic texture SATB with soloist X Syncopated melodies X Homophonic texture followed by monophonic texture Voices sing in octaves at the start of the extract Djembe accompaniment X 1x2 (2) (8 ÷ 2) [4] TOTAL SECTION A: 8 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 5 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS Answer QUESTION 3 (IAM) OR QUESTION 4 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 5 (WAM). Note to marker: if a candidate selected more items than requested, only the first answers must be marked. QUESTION 3: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM) Listen to the following tracks and answer the questions that follow. Track 10 3.1 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 10. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Introduction in quadruple metre Melody in unison Spoken text by a high male voice X Syncopated accordion chords X Melody by a tenor voice Introduction in free time X Spoken text by a high female voice Simple duple metre X 1x3 (3) Track 11 3.2 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 11. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Syncopated rhythms X Body percussion and mafahlawana X Song in unison Body percussion and tambourines Harmonised melody X Vocal scooping X SATB Crepitation 1x3 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 6 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 12 3.3 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 12. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Crepitation employed Bass guitar plays same notes as tenor voice X Keyboard plays single melodic line X Melody repeated throughout X Djembe, bass guitar and keyboard Introduction with electric guitar Synthesized percussion, bass guitar and keyboard X Polyrhythms 1x3 (3) Track 13 3.4 Indicate whether the following descriptions of the extract are TRUE or FALSE. Write down only 'true' or 'false' below each description. Answer: 3.4.1 false 3.4.2 true 1x2 (2) Track 14 3.5 Describe the function of the crepitation in this extract. Answer: • It shows the excitement the singers feel during their performance • It adds a dramatic effect to the music Any ONE (1) Track 15 3.6 Name the South African solo artist that you associate with this extract. Answer: Inkunz’ Emdaka 1 mark (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 7 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.7 Which item below describes the melodic movement on the concertina in this extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. Repeated Descending Rhythmic Onomatopoeia Motif sequence improvisation 1 mark (1) Tracks 16 and 17 3.8 Tracks 16 and 17 are two different versions of the same song. Describe the accompaniment in each track. Answer: TRACK 16 TRACK 17 • Chordal accompaniment; string • Lead vocal line initially orchestral backing, additional flute unaccompanied then joined by melodic fragments, mixed percussion djembe rolls Any correct description = 1 x 2 (2) Tracks 18 and 19 3.9 Tracks 18 and 19 are two different versions of the same song. 3.9.1 Name ONE prominent melodic instrument in the accompaniment of Track 18. Answer: Flute 1 mark (1) 3.9.2 Name ONE prominent accompaniment instrument in Track 19. Answer: Guitar 1 mark (1) 3.9.3 Describe the rhythmic character in each track. Answer: TRACK 18 TRACK 19 • Lively upbeat • Gently lilting 1x2 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 8 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 20 3.10 Name ONE group/artist that you associate with this extract. Answer: Philip Tabane 1 mark (1) 3.11 Choose a term that describes the performance technique heard in the vocal part. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. Call and Polyrhythm Praise poetry Improvisation response 1 mark (1) Track 21 3.12 Describe the function of the bass drum and the bass guitar in this extract. Answer: Bass drum • To give the song the amaZulu indlamu dance feel • To keep a driving steady beat Bass guitar • Provides the chordal outline of the piece • Creates the basis of the mbaqanga groove • Percussive timbre contributes to mbaqanga style Any ONE mark per instrument = 1 x 2 (2) Track 22 3.13 Briefly describe the following FOUR music features that give this extract its distinctive style character: harmony, tempo and beat, melody and instrumentation. Answer: Harmony • Cyclic chord structure • Chord progression: IV–V–I–I7 Tempo and beat • Moderate to upbeat tempo • Skiffle-like beat • Jive/Swing rhythms Melody • Melodic material developed in improvisation • Imitation between saxophone and penny whistle, then each improvises Instrumentation • Two solo instruments: saxophone and penny whistle • Accompanied by guitar and drums Any ONE correct description per feature (4) (28 ÷ 2) [14] TOTAL SECTION B: 14 OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 9 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Note to marker: if a candidate selected more items than requested, only the first answers must be marked. QUESTION 4: JAZZ Listen to the following tracks and answer the questions that follow. Track 23 4.1 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 23. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Melody an octave apart by saxophone and trumpet X Free melodic improvisation = 120 X Melody played by trombone Syncopated piano chords X Big band 12-bar blues Simple quadruple metre X 1x3 (3) Track 24 4.2 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 24. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Afro-Cuban jazz X Tenor saxophone solo Multiple percussion rhythms X Syncopated ragtime rhythms Straight four-beat bass line Broken-chord melodies X Big band arrangement X Improvised horn parts 1x3 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 10 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 25 4.3 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 25. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Repeated phrases in bass line introduction X Major key Fusion of Dixieland and swing Embellished vocal line X Wide vocal range X Comping in rhythm section X Irregular time Polyphonic texture 1x3 (3) Track 26 4.4 Indicate whether the following descriptions of the extract are TRUE or FALSE. Write down only 'true' or 'false' below each description. Answer: 4.4.1 false 4.4.2 true 2 marks (2) Track 27 4.5 Describe the role of the piano in this extract. Answer: • Plays a short introduction • Plays the ostinato/short melodic riffs • Provides rhythmic drive • Provides an African percussive timbre • Provides the harmonic basis (modal chords)/plays only two different chords Any TWO (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 11 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 28 4.6 Name the South African jazz style that you associate with this extract. Answer: Cape jazz/Marabi/Afro-jazz Any ONE (1) 4.7 Which item below describes the melodic movement of the horn section in this extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. Ascending Melodic Descending Melodic sequence inversion sequence improvisation 1 mark (1) Tracks 29 and 30 4.8 Describe the given aspects of the music in Tracks 29 and 30. Answer: ASPECTS TRACK 29 TRACK 30 • Electric guitar • Clarinet melody Instrumentation prominent at the start prominent with drum kit of introduction with drum kit added and piano from the start of track • Male lead singer sings • Group of male singers Types of together with female singer(s) vocal group • Moderate tempo • Moderate tempo Tempo/Beat • Skiffle-like beat • Swing beat 2x3 (6) Track 31 4.9 Name ONE group/artist that you associate with this vocal jazz style. Answer: Flying Jazz Queens/Dark City Sisters 1 mark (1) 4.10 Choose a term that describes the compositional technique heard in the vocal part. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. Sequence Polyrhythm Repetition Improvisation 1 mark (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 12 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 32 4.11 Describe the function of the bass line in this extract. Answer: • Provides/emphasises the chordal structure of the piece • Provides a walking bass throughout, where a note is played on each beat of the bar in 4/4 time • Creates a feeling of forward motion Any TWO (2) Track 33 4.12 Briefly describe the following THREE music features that give this extract its distinctive style character: melody, rhythm and harmony. Answer: Melody • Chromatic movement of 3 notes • Interval of a third is prominent • A driving horn section • Use of short melodic riffs Rhythm • All instruments play the same rhythm • Lots of rests in which the group stops playing • Syncopation Harmony • Dissonant approach/Note clusters/Modern jazz • Parallel chords Any ONE correct description per feature (3) (28 ÷ 2) [14] TOTAL SECTION B: 14 OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 13 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Note to marker: if a candidate selected more items than requested, only the first answers must be marked. QUESTION 5: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM) Listen to the following tracks and answer the questions that follow. Track 34 5.1 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 34. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Flute and trumpet play melody in unison Trumpet plays melody X Organ and brass accompaniment X Acciaccaturas Compound quadruple metre Doppio movimento Melodic embellishment X Repetitive melodic fragments X 1x3 (3) Track 35 5.2 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 35. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Legato melody on saxophone X Shaker Non legato melody on solo trumpet Cymbals Modern style period X String, wind and percussion ensemble Waltz X Large symphony orchestra X 1x3 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 14 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 36 5.3 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 36. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks. COLUMN A ANSWER Triple metre Molto legato e pianissimo X Allegro giocoso Close harmonies X Melismas X SSAB Adagio espressivo X Opera 1x3 (3) Track 37 5.4 Indicate whether the following descriptions of the extract are TRUE or FALSE. Write down only 'true' or 'false' below each description. Answer: 5.4.1 false 5.4.2 true 2 marks (2) Track 38 5.5 5.5.1 Identify the correct rhythmic motif that you hear. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. X 1 mark (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 15 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines 5.5.2 Describe the given aspects of the music in Track 38. Answer: ASPECTS TRACK 38 Tempo • Adagio/Slow section/introduction • Three block chords (repeated) • Homophonic texture Opening bars • Forte/Loud dynamics • Full orchestra 1x2 (2) Track 39 5.6 5.6.1 Identify the correct rhythmic motif that you hear. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. X 1 mark (1) 5.6.2 Describe the given aspects of the music in Track 39. Answer: ASPECTS TRACK 39 Tempo • Allegro/Fast section • Starts with a single melodic phrase on violins • Monophonic texture followed by a Opening bars polyphonic/contrapuntal texture • Starts piano/soft, gradually gets louder and then softens at the end 1x2 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 16 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 40 5.7 Name the character in The Magic Flute that you associate with this extract. Answer: Papageno 1 mark (1) 5.8 Which item below describes the vocal line in this extract? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. Melismatic and Melismatic Syllabic Improvisational syllabic 1 mark (1) Tracks 41 and 42 5.9 Complete the following table: Answer: FEATURE Track 41 Track 42 Time signature • Triple metre • Duple/Quadruple metre • Overwhelmed by Mood • Serious/Solemn/Sincere love/Ecstatic ONE correct fact per block = ½ mark x 4 (2) Track 43 5.10 Name the composer of the work from which this extract is taken. Answer: Mendelssohn 1 mark (1) 5.11 Identify the part of this work from which this extract is taken. Make cross (X) in the appropriate block. PART OF WORK ANSWER Beginning of the exposition Second subject/theme End of the development X Beginning of the recapitulation 1 mark (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 17 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 44 5.12 Describe the bass part in the extract. Answer: • Plucked/Pizzicato bass line in the lower strings • Supports/Outlines the chords • Repeated single note (starting on the tonic) • Played mostly on the upbeat and first beat of bar Any ONE (1) Tracks 45 and 46 5.13 Describe the given aspects of the music in Tracks 45 and 46. Answer: ASPECTS TRACK 45 TRACK 46 • Melody played by high • Melody now an octave Treatment of strings lower in the strings melody in the strings • A sparse chordal • A sparse chordal accompaniment accompaniment sustained in the lower sustained in the lower strings strings • Begins with a repeated • The bass plays a Accompaniment dominant chord in long pizzicato figure on the note values followed upbeat and the main beat by the tonic chord held of the bar in the lower strings • A semiquaver accompaniment figure added in the high strings Any TWO correct features = 2 x 2 (4) (28 ÷ 2) [14] TOTAL SECTION B: 14 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 18 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION C: FORM ANALYSIS QUESTION 6 Read and study the questions for ONE minute. Track 47 Listen to the piece below while you study the score. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Music/P2 19 DBE/May/June 2024 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines Track 47 again 6.1 Give a schematic layout of the structure. Create rows in the table below and indicate each section with its corresponding bar numbers. Answer: SECTIONS BAR NUMBERS SECTIONS BAR NUMBERS A ½ Bar 1 – 8 ½ A ½ Bar 1 – 8 ½ OR B ½ Bar 9 – 16 ½ B  Bar 9 – 20  Coda ½ Bar 17 – 20 ½ with a coda ½ mark x 6 OR (½ mark x 2) + (1 x 2) (3) Track 48 6.2 Name the key and type of cadence at (S). The notation is NOT included on the score. Answer: Key: C Major Cadence: Perfect cadence 1x2 (2) Track 49 6.3 Compare the following bars in the cello part (the notation at (X) and (Z) is NOT included on the score): 6.3.1 Bars 9 to 10 at (W) with bars 11 to 12 at (X) Name the compositional technique at (X). Answer: Variation (of the theme)/Varied repetition 1 mark (1) 6.3.2 Bar 13 at (Y) with bar 14 at (Z) Name the compositional technique at (Z). Answer: Sequence 1 mark (1) 6.4 Comment on the F# in the accompaniment in bar 19. Answer: (Chromatic) Passing note 1 mark (1) Track 50 TOTAL SECTION C: 8 GRAND TOTAL: 30 Copyright reserved