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Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MUSIC P1 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: MARKS: 120 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 22 pages and 1 page of manuscript paper. Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of FIVE sections, namely SECTIONS A, B, C, D and E. 2. SECTIONS A and B are compulsory. 3. SECTION C: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM), SECTION D: JAZZ and SECTION E: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM) are choice questions. Answer only ONE of these sections (SECTION C or D or E). 4. Write all music notation in SECTION A in pencil and all written text in blue or black ink. 5. Answer SECTION B and SECTION C or D or E in blue or black ink in the ANSWER BOOK provided. 6. Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 7. The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough work. Candidates may remove this page. 8. Candidates may NOT have access to any musical instrument for the duration of this examination. 9. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC MARKING GRID SECTION QUESTION MARKS MARKER MODERATOR A: Theory of Music 1 20 (COMPULSORY) 2 15 3 10 4 15 SUBTOTAL 60 AND B: GENERAL MUSIC 5 20 KNOWLEDGE (COMPULSORY) SUBTOTAL 20 AND C: WAM 6 10 7 8 8 7 9 15 SUBTOTAL 40 OR D: JAZZ 10 10 11 8 12 7 13 15 SUBTOTAL 40 OR E: IAM 14 10 15 8 16 7 17 15 SUBTOTAL 40 GRAND TOTAL 120 Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC (COMPULSORY) (90 minutes) Answer QUESTION 1 AND QUESTION 2.1 OR 2.2 AND QUESTION 3 AND QUESTION 4.1 OR 4.2. Answer the questions in the spaces provided on this question paper. QUESTION 1 (25 minutes) Study the extract from the three-part choral piece Amagqabi Emithi by B Tyamzashe below and answer the questions that follow. B Tyamzashe Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 1.1 What is the time signature of this piece? __________________________________________________ (1) 1.2 Notate the inversion of the interval at 1.2. Write and name the inverted interval in the space provided below. Use the treble clef, semibreves (whole notes) and write without a key signature. __________________ (2) 1.3 Name the interval at 1.3 . __________________________________________________ (1) 1.4 Name the type of triad at 1.4. __________________________________________________ (1) 1.5 Transpose the bass part of bar 3 a minor third lower. Write your answer in the alto clef. Insert the new key signature. (4) 1.6 Rewrite the alto part of bar 3 in simple time. Add the new time signature. (2) 1.7 Write the ascending whole-tone scale that starts with the given notes. Use semibreves (whole notes). (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 1.8 Write the following scale according to the instructions using the given clef: • The scale in the relative minor key of F major without a key signature • Write the harmonic form of the descending scale only. • Use semibreves (whole notes). (4) 1.9 Name the key at 1.9. ________________________________________________ (1) 1.10 Complete the chromatic scale below by adding the missing notes in the block. (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 2 (25 minutes) Answer EITHER QUESTION 2.1 OR QUESTION 2.2. 2.1 Complete the opening motif below to form a twelve-bar melody in ternary form for any single-line melodic instrument of your choice. Indicate the instrument for which you are writing. Indicate the tempo and add dynamic and articulation indications. Instrument: _____________________________________________ The melody will be marked according to the following criteria: MARK CANDIDATE'S DESCRIPTION ALLOCATION MARK Instrument choice 1 (Piano will not be accepted.) Form and cadential points 3 Correct notation 1 Dynamics and articulation 2 Musicality Melodic shape, climax, rhythm, musical unity, 8 creativity TOTAL 15 [15] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 2.2 Complete the opening motif below to form a twelve-bar melody in ternary form for any single-line melodic instrument of your choice. Indicate the instrument for which you are writing. Indicate the tempo and add dynamic and articulation indications. Instrument: _____________________________________________ The melody will be marked according to the following criteria: MARK CANDIDATE'S DESCRIPTION ALLOCATION MARK Instrument choice 1 (Piano will not be accepted.) Form and cadential points 3 Correct notation 1 Dynamics and articulation 2 Musicality Melodic shape, climax, rhythm, musical unity, 8 creativity TOTAL 15 [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 3 (10 minutes) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided ON the score. Study the extract from Becky's Song by Martin Speake below and answer the questions. (uittreksel) (extract) Example: Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 3.1 Identify the chords from (a)–(e) and figure them on the score. Use EITHER figuring symbols below the score OR chord symbols above the score. Note the example in bar 1. (5) 3.2 Write the chord progression and the name of the cadence at (f). (f) ________________________________________________ (2) 3.3 Name the type of non-chordal notes at (g) and (h), for example appoggiatura. (g) ____ _______ _______ (h) ____________ (2) 3.4 Which rhythmic compositional technique often appears in the bass? __________________________________________________ (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 11 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 4 (30 minutes) Answer EITHER QUESTION 4.1 OR QUESTION 4.2. 4.1 Complete the four-part vocal harmonisation below by adding the alto, tenor and bass parts. Use at least TWO non-chordal notes. The harmonisation will be marked according to the following criteria: MARK CANDIDATE'S DESCRIPTION ALLOCATION MARK Chord progressions 12 Correctness Notation, doubling, spacing, voice leading 6 Use of non-chordal notes 2 20 (÷ 4 x 3) TOTAL 15 [15] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 12 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 4.2 Complete the piece below by adding suitable notated harmonic material in the open score. Add a suitable clef and key signature. The answer will be marked according to the following criteria: MARK CANDIDATE'S DESCRIPTION ALLOCATION MARK Chord progressions 17 Correctness 3 20 (÷ 4 x 3) TOTAL 15 [15] TOTAL SECTION A: 60 Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 13 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC SECTIONS B, C, D, E: GENERAL MUSIC KNOWLEDGE (90 minutes) Answer SECTION B AND SECTION C (Western Art Music) OR SECTION D (Jazz) OR SECTION E (Indigenous African Music). Answer these questions in the ANSWER BOOK provided. SECTION B: GENERAL (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 5 5.1 Answer any TEN of the following questions (5.1.1–5.1.16). Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 5.1.17 E. 5.1.1 Which ONE of the following is NOT a South African jazz style? A Kwela B Mbaqanga C Marabi D Maskanda 5.1.2 With which of the following form structures do you usually associate the first movement of a symphony? A ABA B Minuet and trio C Rondo D Sonata form 5.1.3 Which ONE of the following is characteristic of the Classical Period? A Homophonic texture B Balanced phrases C Clear structure D All the above-mentioned 5.1.4 The most prominent instrument used in kwela music is the … A saxophone. B pennywhistle. C guitar. D marimba. Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 14 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 5.1.5 Which ONE compositional technique is NOT prominent in vocal African music? A Call and response B Dance movements C Frequent modulation D Body percussion 5.1.6 Which ONE of the following is an example of homophonic texture? A Hymn B Jazz trio with an improvising soloist C Folk singer accompanied by a guitar D All the above-mentioned 5.1.7 What is the role of the concert master in a modern orchestra? A Performs most solo violin passages B Is the principal violinist C Leads the orchestra in tuning D All the above-mentioned 5.1.8 Which ONE of the following is correct? Blues is ... A both a musical genre and a musical form. B a musical genre, but not a musical form. C a musical form, but not a musical genre. D neither a musical genre nor a musical form. 5.1.9 Which description best fits the genre isicathamiya? Isicathamiya is a type of ... A secular a cappella solo singing and a cappella choral singing. B sacred a cappella choral singing. C secular a cappella choral singing. D sacred a cappella solo singing and a cappella choral singing. 5.1.10 Which ONE of the following is NOT a vocal technique? A Falsetto B Ululation C Cantata D Scatting 5.1.11 Which ONE of the following instruments is NOT a transposing instrument? A Clarinet B Trumpet C Saxophone D Flute Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 15 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 5.1.12 How many whole tones are found in the interval of an augmented fourth? A Five B Eight C None D Three 5.1.13 Which ONE of the following is NOT a tempo indication? A Allegro B Andante C Langsam D Senza 5.1.14 Which ONE of the following only uses the bass clef? A Piano B Guitar C Cello D Harp 5.1.15 Which ONE of the following is NOT a female voice type? A Falsetto B Soprano C Coloratura D Mezzo soprano 5.1.16 Which ONE of the following instruments is NOT an idiophone? A Djembe B Mbira C Kora D Marimba (10 x 1) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 16 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC 5.2 Choose any items from COLUMN B that match FIVE terms in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–J) next to the question number (5.2.1–5.2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 5.2.11 K. COLUMN A COLUMN B 5.2.1 Blues scale A vibrating vellum 5.2.2 Membranophone B two sections 5.2.3 Modulation C scale consisting of 12 notes 5.2.4 Syncopation D change of key 5.2.5 Binary form E melodic fragment repeated at a different pitch 5.2.6 Sequence F music rewritten for a different 5.2.7 Transposition instrument 5.2.8 Cadence G distance between two pitches 5.2.9 Chromatic scale H ending of a phrase or piece 5.2.10 Interval I accentuation of weak beats J minor pentatonic scale with an added note (5 x 1) (5) 5.3 Answer the following questions regarding the South African music industry: 5.3.1 State THREE functions of SAMRO. (3) 5.3.2 Name TWO international recording studios currently operating in South Africa. (2) TOTAL SECTION B: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 17 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC Answer SECTION C (WAM) OR SECTION D (JAZZ) OR SECTION E (IAM). SECTION C: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM) QUESTION 6 6.1 What inspired Mendelssohn to compose his Hebrides Overture Op. 26? (1) 6.2 What is the difference between an overture and a concert overture? (2) 6.3 Which type of soprano sings the role of the Queen of the Night in Mozart's opera The Magic Flute? (1) 6.4 Which ONE of the following arias demonstrates the Queen of the Night's vocal register? A O Isis und Osiris B Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön C Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (1) 6.5 With which ONE of the following form structures do you associate the overture to The Magic Flute? A AB B Sonata form C Rondo (1) 6.6 Name any TWO operas and its composers that are NOT from the Classical Period. (2) 6.7 What is the nickname of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 Op. 68? (1) 6.8 What is the title of the last movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 Op. 68? (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 18 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 7 Compare the first movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 to Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture with regard to the following: 7.1 Italian tempo indication 7.2 Form 7.3 Tonality 7.4 Programmatic elements You may redraw the following table into the ANSWER BOOK and complete it to compare the two works: Beethoven Mendelssohn Symphony No. 6 – First Movement Hebrides Overture Example: Symphony Concert overture 7.0 Genre 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 [8] QUESTION 8 The fourth movement (The Storm) of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 could be regarded as pure programme music. Expand on this statement by referring to Beethoven's treatment of instrumentation and orchestral colour in this movement. [7] QUESTION 9 Write an essay on Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute. Discuss the following aspects in your answer: • Opera type (2) • Orchestral accompaniment (instrumentation) (3) • Characters and voice types (6) • Themes dealt with in the storyline of the opera (Do NOT tell the story.) (3) ONE mark will be awarded for presentation in essay format. (1) [15] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 OR Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 19 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC SECTION D: JAZZ QUESTION 10 10.1 Name TWO contributions to South African jazz by each of the following artists: • Zim Nqawana • Robbie Jansen • Winston Mankunku Ngozi (3 x 2) (6) 10.2 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the artist/group in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (10.2.1–10.2.4) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 10.2.5 E. COLUMN A COLUMN B 10.2.1 Jazz Epistles A wrote the music for King Kong 10.2.2 Hugh Masekela B international saxophone player 10.2.3 John Coltrane C trumpeter that returned after exile 10.2.4 Todd Matshikiza D one of the first South African bebop groups (4 x 1) (4) [10] QUESTION 11 11.1 Briefly describe kwela music of the 1950s with reference to the pennywhistle jive. (5) 11.2 Name TWO international music styles that influenced the Manhattan Brothers. (2) [7] QUESTION 12 12.1 Write notes on the band The Brotherhood of Breath and its contribution to South African jazz. Focus on the following aspects: • Band members (3) • Characteristics of the music (4) 12.2 Name ONE song or album by this band. (1) [8] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 20 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 13 Miriam Makeba was one of the first artists from Africa to popularise African music around the world in the 1960s. Write an essay on Miriam Makeba's career with reference to the following aspects: • Her life in exile (4) • Musical achievements and albums/hits (6) • Characteristics of the music (4) ONE mark will be awarded for presentation in essay format. (1) [15] TOTAL SECTION D: 40 OR Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 21 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC SECTION E: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM) QUESTION 14 14.1 Explain the role of divinity in ONE of the following indigenous African ceremonies: • Initiation • Wedding • Funeral (3) 14.2 Briefly describe Izihlabo in maskanda. (3) 14.3 Choose the FOUR correct characteristics from COLUMN B that match the style mbaqanga. Write only the correct letters next to the question number in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 14.3 H, J, K, L. COLUMN A COLUMN B 2 Mbaqanga A / 4 metre B choral singing C symmetrical phrases and AB structure D influenced by marabi and township jazz E 12-bar blues structure F lyrics only in isiZulu G bass and electric guitar feature prominently (4 x 1) (4) [10] QUESTION 15 Write a paragraph on malombo. Include the following aspects: • Definition (1) • Characteristics of the music (4) • International influences (2) • ONE artist/group (1) [8] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 22 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015 NSC QUESTION 16 Write a short article for Drum magazine on isicathamiya. Focus on the following aspects: • Origins (1) • Development (2) • Characteristics of the music (3) • ONE artist/group (1) [7] QUESTION 17 Write an essay on kiba music and how Sello Galane modernised it in order to establish free kiba. Use the following guidelines: • Explanation of kiba (7) • Modernisation of kiba (5) • TWO free kiba songs/albums (2) ONE mark will be awarded for presentation in essay format. (1) [15] TOTAL SECTION E: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 120 Copyright reserved
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