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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MUSIC P1
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018
MARKS: 120
TIME: 3 hours
CENTRE NUMBER:
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Music Grade 12 P1 NSC Supplementary 2018 QP (Eng)
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NSC Supplementary Exam 2018
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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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 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 answers 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 of each question in order to
provide enough information in their answer.
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
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 from Send in the Clowns by Stephen Sondheim below and answer
the questions that follow.
Adagio
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1.1 Name the key of the work.
__________________________________________ (1)
1.2 What is the relative minor of the main key?
__________________________________________ (1)
1.3 Transpose the first four notes of the violin part a major third higher on the
given stave below. Use a new key signature.
(2)
1.4 Name the intervals at 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 according to type and distance.
1.4.1 _____________________________________
1.4.2 _____________________________________ (2)
1.5 Name the triads at A and B according to type and position, for example Major,
second inversion. (Consider ONLY the notes in the block.)
A: ______________________________________
B: _______________________________________ (2)
1.6 Rewrite the violin part at X using half the note values. Insert the new time
signature.
(2)
1.7 Rewrite the violin part at Y in the corresponding simple quadruple time, using
the alto clef.
(3)
1.8 What is the meaning of the Italian term adagio?
___________________________________________ (1)
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1.9 In which scale/mode is the melody below written?
_________________________________________________ (1)
1.10 Write the melodic form of the B minor scale, descending, using the alto clef.
Write without a key signature, use semibreves and mark the semitones.
(3)
1.11 Complete the fragment by writing sequences of motif (a) in bars 2 and 3.
(a)
(2)
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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:______________________________________
The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
MARK CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 3
Correctness
Note stems, beats per bar, accidentals, 2
spacing
Quality
Suitability, dynamics, articulation, 10
tempo indication, musicality
TOTAL 15
[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:____________________________________________________
The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
MARK CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 3
Correctness
Note stems, beats per bar, accidentals, 2
spacing
Quality
Suitability, dynamics, articulation, 10
tempo indication, musicality
TOTAL 15
[15]
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QUESTION 3 (10 minutes)
Answer EITHER QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2.
3.1 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
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3.1.1 Identify the chords from (a)–(f) and figure them on the score,
e.g. iiib/iii6. (6)
3.1.2 Name the type of non-chordal notes at (i) and (ii).
(i) _______________________________________
(ii) _______________________________________ (2)
3.1.3 Identify the cadence at X. Write down the chord progression and
the name of the cadence.
Chord progression: _______________________________
Cadence: _______________________________ (2)
[10]
OR
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3.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
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3.2.1 Identify the chords from (a)–(f) and figure them on the score, e.g.
B/F#. (6)
3.2.2 Name the type of non-chordal notes at (i) and (ii).
(i)_______________________________________
(ii)_______________________________________ (2)
3.2.3 Identify the cadence at X. Write down the chord symbols and the
name of the cadence.
Chord symbols: ____________________________________
Cadence: ____________________________________ (2)
[10]
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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:
MARK CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION
ALLOCATION MARKS
Chord progression
12
Choice of chords, correct use of cadence
Correctness
14
Notation, doubling, spacing, voice leading
Quality
Musicality, non-chordal notes, awareness of 4
style, creativity
30 ÷ 2
TOTAL 15
[15]
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4.2 Complete the piece below by adding suitable harmonic material in the open
stave. Continue in the style suggested by the given material in bar 1.
The harmonic material will be marked according to the following criteria:
MARK CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION
ALLOCATION MARKS
Chord progression
14
Choice of chords, correct use of cadence
Correctness
12
Notation, doubling, spacing, voice leading
Quality
Musicality, non-chordal notes, awareness of 4
style, creativity
30 ÷ 2
TOTAL 15
[15]
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 ALL the 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.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (5.1.1–5.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 5.1.11 D.
5.1.1 How do you register and protect the copyright of your latest
composition?
A Register the work at the magistrate's court.
B Post the work to a music publisher.
C Post the work to yourself.
D Ask your teacher to certify your work.
5.1.2 The following term is associated with the music industry:
A Needlework
B Needletime
C Needytime
D Needlepoint
5.1.3 The function of the recording company is to …
A advertise and distribute CDs.
B help artists to get a recording contract.
C record the artist's songs (album).
D All the above-mentioned
5.1.4 The function of a publishing company is to …
A prepare scores for publication.
B register the songs with an agency.
C collect the money and pay the songwriters their royalties.
D All the above-mentioned
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5.1.5 Which ONE of the following is NOT involved in the music rights
representation of the South African music industry?
A CAPASSO
B SAMRO
C EMI
D SAFACT
5.1.6 The term tri-tone is …
A from the 4th to the 7th steps of a major scale.
B associated with dissonance in music.
C also called an augmented 4th interval.
D All the above-mentioned
5.1.7 The term enharmonic describes notes with the same pitch which
have …
A the same note value.
B the same key signature.
C different letternames.
D All the above-mentioned
5.1.8 Timbre is a particular …
A sound quality of an instrument or voice.
B form type in music.
C dynamic change in a piece, e.g. crescendo.
D change of time signature.
5.1.9 A whole-tone scale is a scale consisting of seven …
A semi-tones.
B minor 3rds.
C whole tones.
D None the above-mentioned
5.1.10 The term genre refers to a type of …
A scale.
B form.
C work.
D style. (10 x 1) (10)
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5.2 Choose ONE description from COLUMN B that matches a term in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–R) next to the question number
(5.2.1–5.2.10) in your ANSWERBOOK, for example 5.2.11 S.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
5.2.1 Idiophone A instrument that produces sound by
means of a vibrating string stretched
5.2.2 Ostinato between two points
5.2.3 Chordophone B high register of a male voice
5.2.4 D.C. C motif that is repeated persistently in the
same musical part while material
5.2.5 Call and response changes around it
D ABA
5.2.6 A cappella
E da capo al segno
5.2.7 Improvisation
F sometimes referred to as cross rhythms
5.2.8 Ternary form
G allegro
5.2.9 Very fast
H music invented on the spur of the
5.2.10 Falsetto moment
I used to embellish the principal melodic
note
J chapel choir
K choral singing without instrumental
accompaniment
L lead singer and choral group alternating
M instrument that produces sound by
vibrating when struck or shaken
N repeat from the beginning
O repeated note
P instrument that produces sound by
a vibrating air column
Q presto
R female voice in a low register
(10 x 1) (10)
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 Describe the form types of the following. Include references to key and key
change.
6.1.1 Minuet and trio form (3)
6.1.2 Rondo form (3)
6.2 Define opera. (2)
6.3 What is the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? (2)
[10]
QUESTION 7
Name ONE important aspect of EACH of the following elements with regard to
Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture: form, keys, harmony, dynamics and mood. [5]
QUESTION 8
Define the term aria and describe how the aria, Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem
herzen/The Hellish Fire Boils In My Heart, contributes towards the mood/atmosphere in
Mozart's The Magic Flute. [5]
QUESTION 9
9.1 Identify the following motifs taken from works you have studied. Name the work
and, where applicable, the movement from which EACH one comes.
Extract A
Extract B
Extract C
(3)
9.2 Name the stringed instruments that play the opening motifs in extracts A and B. (2)
[5]
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QUESTION 10
Write an essay in which you discuss Beethoven's creation of a programmatic
symphony and how he achieved this goal through the use of instruments and tone
painting in his Symphony No. 6.
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Programmatic content 6
Instrumentation/Tone Painting 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 Briefly describe the melody and rhythm of typical Cape jazz. (2)
11.2 Identify the features which make Spokes Mashiyane, Lemmy 'Special'
Mabaso and Elias Lerole's music typical of the kwela style. (4)
11.3 Which South African jazz style do you associate with the following?
11.3.1 Ragtime
11.3.2 Organ sound
11.3.3 Mardi Gras
11.3.4 Avante-garde (4)
[10]
QUESTION 12
Write a paragraph on the music contribution of ONE of the following South African
female jazz artists:
• Dolly Rathebe
• Thandi Klaasen
• Miriam Makeba [5]
QUESTION 13
Describe the characteristics of the music of the band, The Brotherhood of Breath. [5]
QUESTION 14
Write a paragraph on the style characteristics that you would hear in a mbaqanga
song. [5]
QUESTION 15
Write an essay in which you discuss the traditional and international influences on
marabi as a South African jazz style. Include ONE artist and ONE song in your answer.
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Traditional influences 6
International influences 4
Artist and song 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 Briefly define maskandi music in TWO sentences. (2)
16.2 Which stylistic features of free kiba makes it a traditional style of
South African music? (4)
16.3 Which South African indigenous style do you associate with the following
terms?
16.3.1 A cappella (1)
16.3.2 Ukupika (1)
16.4 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only the
words 'true' or 'false' next to the question number, for example 16.4.3 True.
16.4.1 Praise poetry is always part of malombo music. (1)
16.4.2 Music is used in every aspect of life in indigenous African societies. (1)
[10]
QUESTION 17
Describe the music characteristics of malombo music. [5]
QUESTION 18
Discuss the importance of dance (movement) in indigenous South African music. [5]
QUESTION 19
Write a paragraph on the style characteristics of mbaqanga songs. [5]
QUESTION 20
Isicathamiya reflects the cultural customs of the Zulu culture.
Write an essay in which you discuss the statement above. Link the cultural customs to
the musical style characteristics.
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Cultural customs 6
Musical style characteristics 6
Logical presentation and structure of the essay 3
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION E: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 120
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