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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MUSIC P1
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017
MARKS: 120
TIME: 3 hours
CENTRE NUMBER:
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Music Grade 12 P1 NSC Supplementary 2017 QP (Eng)
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NSC Supplementary Exam 2017
Questions in this paper
- Question 1Scales, Keys, Modes & Intervals20 marks
- Question 2Harmony, Chords & Composition15 marks
- Question 3Harmony, Chords & Composition20 marks
- Question 4Harmony, Chords & Composition
- Question 5Music Technology & Presentation Skills20 marks
- Question 6Western Art Music (WAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [WAM]10 marks
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- Question 7Western Art Music (WAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [WAM]5 marks
- Question 11Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]10 marks
- Question 12Jazz — General Knowledge & Set Works [Jazz]
- Question 16Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]10 marks
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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 notations in SECTION A in pencil and all written text in blue or
black ink on this question paper.
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. Candidates must take note of the mark allocation for each question to provide
enough information in their answers.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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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
KNOWLEDGE 5 20
(COMPULSORY)
SUBTOTAL 20
AND
C: WAM 6 10
7 5
8 5
9 5
10 15
SUBTOTAL 40
OR
D: JAZZ 11 10
12 5
13 5
14 5
15 15
SUBTOTAL 40
OR
E: IAM 16 10
17 5
18 5
19 5
20 15
SUBTOTAL 40
GRAND TOTAL 120
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SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC (COMPULSORY) (90 minutes)
Answer QUESTION 1
AND QUESTION 2.1 OR 2.2
AND QUESTION 3.1 OR 3.2
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 below and answer the questions that follow.
Schubert
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1.1 Name the main key of this piece.
______________________________________________ (1)
1.2 Name the intervals at 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 according to type and distance.
1.2.1 ______________________________________________
1.2.2 ______________________________________________ (2)
1.3 Write and name the inversion of the interval at 1.3.
_______________________
(1)
1.4 Name the triads at 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 according to type and position/inversion.
1.4.1 ______________________________________________
1.4.2 ______________________________________________ (2)
1.5 Rewrite bar 1 of the violin part for viola using the same pitch.
(2)
1.6 Transpose the bass part from bars 7–10 a perfect fourth higher.
Do NOT use a key signature.
(2)
1.7 Rewrite bar 1 of the right-hand part of the piano in compound time.
Add the new time signature.
(2)
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1.8 Write the scales below as indicated. Use semibreves.
1.8.1 Write F# melodic minor, ascending and descending, with key
signature. Mark the semitones.
(3)
1.8.2 Write the Aeolian mode on E, descending in the alto clef.
Do NOT use a key signature.
(2)
1.8.3 Write a chromatic scale on Bb, ascending only.
(3)
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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. Name the instrument for
which you are writing. Indicate the tempo and add dynamic and articulation
marks.
Instrument: _________________________
Tempo: _________________________
The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 3
Correctness 2
Note stems, beats per bar, accidentals,
spacing, layout
Quality 10
Suitability, dynamics, articulation,
tempo indication, musicality
TOTAL 15
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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. Name the instrument for
which you are writing. Indicate the tempo and add dynamic and articulation
marks.
Instrument: ________________________
Tempo: _________________________
The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
3
Form and cadential points
Correctness
Note stems, beats per bar, accidentals, 2
spacing, layout
Quality
Suitability, dynamics, articulation, tempo 10
indication, musicality
TOTAL 15
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QUESTION 3 (10 minutes)
Answer EITHER QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2.
3.1 Study the extract by Mendelssohn below and answer the questions that
follow.
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3.1.1 Name the key of this extract.
___________________________________________________ (1)
3.1.2 Identify chords (a)–(e) and figure them on the score. Use EITHER
figuring below the score, for example V6, OR chord symbols above
the score, for example C/E. (5)
3.1.3 Name the types of non-chordal notes at (i) and (ii).
(i) __________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________ (2)
3.1.4 Which ONE of the following do you associate with the note at Z?
Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Anticipation Suspension Appoggiatura Chord note (1)
3.1.5 Name the cadence with which this extract ends.
_____________________________________________________ (1)
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3.2 Study the extract from Till by Charles Danvers below and answer the
questions that follow.
3.2.4
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3.2.1 Name the key of this extract.
___________________________________________ (1)
3.2.2 Identify the chords from (a) to (e) and figure them on the score.
Use chord symbols above the score, for example Bb/D. (5)
3.2.3 Name the types of non-chordal notes at (i)–(iii).
(i) _________________________________________________
(ii) _________________________________________________
(iii) _________________________________________________ (3)
3.2.4 Name the cadence at the end of this extract.
__________________________________________________ (1)
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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.
The harmonisation will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Chord progression
14
Choice of chords, correct use of cadence
Correctness
16
Notation, doubling, spacing, voice leading
Quality
Musicality, non-chordal notes, awareness of 10
style, creativity
40
(÷ 8 x 3)
TOTAL 15
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4.2 Complete the piece below by adding a suitable bass line and harmonic
material in the open staves. Continue in the style suggested by the given
material in bars 1–4.
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The harmonisation will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Chord progression
15
Choice of chords, correct use of cadence
Correctness
Notation, doubling, spacing, voice leading 15
Quality
Musicality, non-chordal notes, awareness 10
of style, creativity
40
(÷ 8 x 3)
TOTAL 15
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TOTAL SECTION A: 60
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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 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Write down the question number (5.1.1–5.1.10), choose the answer and make
a cross (X) over the letter (A–D) of your choice in the ANSWER BOOK.
EXAMPLE:
5.1.11 A B C D
5.1.1 Royalties paid to composers when their music is performed in public
are called …
A copyright.
B performance rights.
C needletime rights.
D mechanical rights.
5.1.2 Royalties paid to songwriters and performers for CD sales or digital
downloads are called …
A copyright.
B performance rights.
C needletime rights.
D mechanical rights.
5.1.3 SAMRO is the abbreviation for the …
A South African Music Relevance Organisation.
B South African Music Rights Organisation.
C South African Music Recording Organisation.
D South African Music Restrictions Organisation.
5.1.4 A person who writes the words of a song is a/an …
A arranger.
B editor.
C lyricist.
D performer.
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5.1.5 A musical work is copyrighted …
A immediately after it has been composed.
B for 80 years after the work has been composed.
C until the year of the composer's death.
D only two weeks after it has been composed.
5.1.6 The symbol above the given note is called a/an …
A lower mordent.
B appoggiatura.
C upper mordent.
D turn.
5.1.7 In a Dorian mode, semitones occur between the …
A 3rd and 4th notes and the 6th and 7th notes.
B 2nd and 3rd notes and the 7th and 8th notes.
C 3rd and 4th notes and the 7th and 8th notes.
D 2nd and 3rd notes and the 6th and 7th notes.
5.1.8 Which ONE of the following means to become softer gradually?
A Accelerando
B Morendo
C Crescendo
D Rallentando
5.1.9 The musical term for is …
A lungo.
B portato.
C fermata.
D staccato.
5.1.10 The blues scale can be constructed by ….
A lowering the 3rd, 5th and 7th degrees of the major scale.
B raising the 3rd, 5th and 7th degrees of the major scale.
C lowering the 3rd, 5th and 7th degrees of the minor scale.
D raising the 3rd, 5th and 7th degrees of the minor scale. (10 x 1) (10)
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5.2 Give the correct term for any FIVE of the following descriptions. Write down
only the term next to the question number (5.2.1–5.2.8) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
5.2.1 A musical texture consisting of a single melodic line
5.2.2 A musical texture consisting of a melodic line with accompaniment
5.2.3 A musical texture consisting of several independent melodic lines
5.2.4 A rhythmic pattern which repeats while other music material
changes around it
5.2.5 Ancient scales with Greek names that are used in various music
styles
5.2.6 The quality or colour of a voice or an instrument
5.2.7 Vocal music without instrumental accompaniment
5.2.8 The technical name for the third degree of a scale (5)
5.3 Write a paragraph in which you describe binary form. (5)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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Answer SECTION C (WAM)
OR SECTION D (JAZZ)
OR SECTION E (IAM).
SECTION C: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM)
QUESTION 6
6.1 Which characters are associated with the following voice types in The Magic
Flute by Mozart?
6.1.1 Soprano
6.1.2 Tenor
6.1.3 Baritone
6.1.4 Bass
6.1.5 Coloratura (5)
6.2 The Magic Flute is considered to be a Singspiel.
Write notes to substantiate this statement using examples from this opera. (5)
[10]
QUESTION 7
Study the table below which represents sonata form and answer the questions
that follow.
EXPOSITION DEVELOPMENT RECAPITULATION
7.1 In which section would one expect to find an episode? (1)
7.2 What is the function of the bridge in the exposition of this form? (1)
7.3 Briefly describe what happens in the development section. (2)
7.4 How is the recapitulation different from the exposition? (1)
[5]
QUESTION 8
Write a paragraph on the final (fifth) movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6
in which you link the title of this movement to the programmatic content. [5]
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QUESTION 9
Define the Classical symphony and expain how Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
differs from the Classical symphonic model. [5]
QUESTION 10
Mendelssohn demonstrates both Classical and Romantic features in his Hebrides
Overture.
Write an essay in which you discuss this statement.
You will be credited for the logical presentation of facts and the structure of your essay.
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Classical features 6
Romantic features 6
Logical presentation and structure of the essay 3
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
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SECTION D: JAZZ
QUESTION 11
11.1 Describe prominent music characteristics of kwela. (3)
11.2 Name the instruments used in a typical mbaqanga band. (3)
11.3 Write down the title of a song associated with EACH of the following
artists/groups:
11.3.1 Dolly Rathebe
11.3.2 Miriam Makeba
11.3.3 Sakhile
11.3.4 Philip Tabane (4)
[10]
QUESTION 12
Indicate whether the following statements concerning Cape jazz are TRUE or FALSE.
Write down only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (12.1–12.5) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
12.1 It is inspired by blues and folk songs sung by descendants of the former slave
communities living in the Western Cape.
12.2 It is influenced by the street carnival parade and instrumentation of the Mardi
Gras.
12.3 It is a mixture of Xhosa and Zulu songs, as well as Latin-American styles.
12.4 It was originally mainly a piano jazz style.
12.5 Robbie Jansen is a famous saxophone player who is linked to the
development of Cape jazz. [5]
QUESTION 13
Discuss TWO international influences and TWO local influences on Miriam Makeba's
music style. Comment on her unique vocal style. [5]
QUESTION 14
Write a paragraph in which you discuss the importance of the Jazz Epistles in the
development of South African jazz. [5]
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QUESTION 15
Marabi is a true example of an early South African jazz style.
Write an essay in which you expand on this statement by refering to the origins,
characteristics and music examples of marabi.
You will be credited for the logical presentation of facts and the structure of your essay.
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Origins 5
Characteristics 5
Music examples 2
Logical presentation and structure of the essay 3
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION D: 40
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SECTION E: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM)
QUESTION 16
16.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only
'true' or 'false' next to the question number (16.1.1–16.1.4) in the ANSWER
BOOK. If the statement is FALSE, write down the correct information.
16.1.1 Isicathamiya was popularised internationally by Ladysmith Black
Mambazo's collaboration with Simon and Garfunkel.
16.1.2 Julian Bahula played drums for Sello Galane.
16.1.3 Mahotella Queens is a group that sings free kiba.
16.1.4 The Manhattan Brothers was a kwela group. (4)
16.2 Define malombo. (2)
16.3 Define the following terms associated with maskandi:
16.3.1 Ikati
16.3.2 Ukupika (4)
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QUESTION 17
Write a paragraph in which you define and describe free kiba. Refer to the traditional
drums used in this style of music. [5]
QUESTION 18
Briefly discuss ONE of the following ceremonies. Refer to the function, ceremonial
features and the role of dance, music and instruments.
• AmaZulu: Amahubo
• AmaSwati: Incwala
• AmaXhosa: Intonjane
• AmaNdebele: Luma
• Basotho: Lebollo
• Bapedi: Byale
• Batswana: Bojale
• Vhavenda: Domba
• Batsonga: Mancomane [5]
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QUESTION 19
Discuss the features of praise poetry as used in African music. [5]
QUESTION 20
Isicathamiya has become one of the most readily recognised South African music
genres of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Write an essay in which you discuss this statement with specific reference to
Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
You will be credited for the logical presentation of facts and the structure of your essay.
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Origins 3
Style characteristics 5
Contribution of Ladysmith Black Mambazo 4
Logical presentation and structure of the essay 3
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION E: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 120
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