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GRADE 11
MUSIC P1
EXEMPLAR 2013
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of FOUR sections, namely SECTIONS A to D.
2. Answer SECTION A in pencil only in the spaces provided on this question
paper.
3. Answer SECTIONS B, C and D in blue or black ink the ANSWER BOOK
provided.
4. Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
5. The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough
work. You may remove it.
6. You may not have access to any musical instrument for the duration of the
examination.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
MARKING GRID
QUESTION TOTAL MARKS MARKER MODERATOR
SECTION A
1 15
2 15
3 10
4 20
SUBTOTAL 60
SECTION B
5 10
6 10
SUBTOTAL 20
SECTION C
7–16 30
SUBTOTAL 30
SECTION D
17–19 10
SUBTOTAL 10
GRAND TOTAL 120
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SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC
ANSWER QUESTIONS 1, 2.1 OR 2.2, 3, and 4.1 OR 4.2.
QUESTION 1
Study In the Groove by Mike Cornick below and answer the questions that follow.
1.1 The time signature of the piece has been omitted. Write the correct time
signature on the score in the appropriate place(s). (2)
1.2 Name the intervals marked (a) and (b), for example (f) Major 3rd.
(a) _____________________________________________
(b) _____________________________________________ (2)
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1.3 Name the type of triad at (c) and (d), for example (g) Augmented triad.
(c) _____________________________________________
(d) _____________________________________________ (2)
1.4 Transpose bars 1 and 2 of the Bb Clarinet part so that it sounds correct when
it is playing with the piano. Include the new key signature.
(4)
1.5 Write the F blues scale ascending, in the given clef. Use semibreves.
(3)
1.6 Which rhythmic device is prominently used in this piece? Circle ONE example
on the score.
_______________________________ (2)
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ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 2.1 OR QUESTION 2.2.
QUESTION 2.1
Use the opening motif below and complete an eight-bar melody in AB form for flute or
trumpet or violin. Indicate the instrument for which you are writing and add dynamic
and articulation marks.
Instrument: _______________________
The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 4 (2 + 2)
Musicality 10
Dynamics and articulation 5
Correct notation 7 (1 per bar)
Instrument and appropriate range 4
TOTAL 30 ÷ 2 = 15
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QUESTION 2.2
Use the opening motif below and complete an eight-bar melody in AB form for bassoon
or trombone or cello. Indicate the instrument for which you are writing and add dynamic
and articulation marks.
Instrument: _______________________
The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Form and cadential points 4 (2 + 2)
Musicality 10
Dynamics and articulation 5
Correct notation 7 (1 per bar)
Instrument and appropriate range 4
TOTAL 30 ÷ 2 = 15
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QUESTION 3
Study the extract below from Thula Sizwe, a traditional African choral work, and
answer the questions that follow.
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3.1 Name the key of the piece.
_________________________________ (1)
3.2 Name the relative minor key of the key in QUESTION 3.1.
______________________________________________ (1)
3.3 Figure the chords marked (a)–(d), for example G: Ib or I6 or G/B.
(a)_____________________________________________
(b)_____________________________________________
(c)_____________________________________________
(d)_____________________________________________ (4)
3.4 Name the cadence at (e). Write down the key, chord progression and name of
the cadence, for example A: V-vi, interrupted cadence.
(e)__________________________________________________________ (2)
3.5 Name the non-harmonic notes at (f) and (g).
(f)_____________________________________________
(g)_____________________________________________ (2)
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ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 4.1 OR QUESTION 4.2.
QUESTION 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 guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARK
Correctness: notation, voice leading, 14
doubling, spacing (Minus ½ mark per mistake)
(14 chords)
Chord progression: choice of chords 12
(12 progressions and use of non- (Minus ½ mark per mistake)
harmonic notes)
General impression (use of passing
note and suspension will be credited 14
with ½ mark each)
TOTAL 40 ÷ 2 = 20
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QUESTION 4.2
Complete Summer Rag below by filling in the empty bars. Ensure that you continue in
the style of the given material.
The answer will be marked according to the following guidelines:
DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S
ALLOCATION MARKS
Correctness: notation, voice leading,
10
spacing
(Minus ½ mark per mistake)
(8 chords)
Chord progression: choice of chords 16 (2 per bar)
(Minus ½ mark per mistake)
General impression 14
TOTAL 40 ÷ 2 = 20
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TOTAL SECTION A: 60
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SECTION B: GENERAL MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK provided.
QUESTION 5 (COMPULSORY)
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (5.1–5.10) in
the ANSWER BOOK, for example 5.11 F.
5.1 Which ONE of the following elements is NOT a basic element of music?
A Pitch
B Duration
C Form
D Measurement
E Dynamics (1)
5.2 Which ONE of the following elements is NOT part of the understanding of
musical texture?
A Monophonic
B Megaphonic
C Homophonic
D Call and response
E Polyphonic (1)
5.3 Which ONE of the following processes is NOT part of the process of the
successful performance of a piece of music?
A Listening
B Practising
C Copying
D Interpreting
E Feeling (1)
5.4 Choose the best definition of music:
A Sound, silence and the expression of ideas
B Getting into the groove
C The art of organised sound and silence
D Steering noise in a specific direction
E Feeling satisfied with a performance (1)
5.5 Which instrument from the following list is part of the chordophone family?
A Mbira
B Whip
C Bass clarinet
D Finger cymbal
E Sitar (1)
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5.6 Which ONE of the following instruments is NOT part of a typical big band?
A Piano
B Guitar
C Tuba
D Trombone
E Alto saxophone (1)
5.7 Which ONE of the following terms is NOT related to musical expression?
A Crescendo
B Piano
C Accelerando
D Allegretto
E Rubato (1)
5.8 Which item in the following list is NOT related to an ensemble?
A A cappella
B Rag
C Orchestra
D Choir
E Band (1)
5.9 Which item in the following list is NOT related to traditional African music?
A Consonance
B Polyrhythm
C Polymetre
D Diatonicism
E Dissonance (1)
5.10 Which style of music has contributed the least to the multicultural nature of
South African music?
A European Art Music
B Latin-American Music
C The Malay Music Tradition
D Classical Indian Music
E Sub-Saharan African Music (1)
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QUESTION 6: MUSICAL THEATRE, ROCK AND POP, AND MODERN
CONSTRUCTS
6.1 MUSICAL THEATRE (COMPULSORY)
6.1.1 What is musical theatre? (3)
6.1.2 Most often, musicals contain THREE main elements. Name these
elements and briefly explain each one. (3)
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 6.2 OR QUESTION 6.3.
6.2 ROCK AND POP
6.2.1 Name FOUR instruments that would perform in a typical, standard
rock band. (2)
6.2.2 Name the most distinguishing feature of rock music. Explain how
this element is prominent. (2)
OR
6.3 AFRICAN MUSICAL THEATRE
6.3.1 Name the most prominent feature of modern African musicals. (1)
6.3.2 Name ONE African rhythmic element used in modern African
musicals. (1)
6.3.3 Choose ONE of the following musicals that you have studied:
• uMabatha
• Iph'intombi
• Sarafina
• African Footprint
• Umoja
Write down the name of the musical you have chosen, name its
composer/writer/creator and summarise the storyline. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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SECTION C
IN SECTION C, ANSWER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• WRSTERN ART MUSIC (QUESTIONS 7–8)
• JAZZ (QUESTIONS 9–11)
• INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (QUESTIONS 12–16)
WESTERN ART MUSIC
QUESTION 7
7.1 Explain what is meant by the phrase varied/modified strophic song. Give ONE
example of a song by Franz Schubert. (2)
7.2 Comment on Franz Schubert's use of piano accompaniment in his Lieder.
Give ONE example. (3)
7.3 Write an essay on the first movement of Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
in E minor, referring specifically to the following aspects:
• General information
• Form/Structure
• Harmony and tonality
• Soloist versus orchestra (10)
[15]
QUESTION 8
8.1 Define Impressionism. (2)
8.2 Name TWO works from different genres by Claude Debussy. Write down the
genre of each work you name. (4)
8.3 State FOUR characteristics of Igor Stravinsky's music found in The Rite of
Spring. (4)
8.4 Who commissioned the jazz concerto that George Gershwin composed? (1)
8.5 Write a paragraph on the jazz elements used in Rhapsody in Blue by George
Gershwin. (4)
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JAZZ
QUESTION 9
9.1 Explain the meaning of the term hard bop. Name ONE work by a hard bop
artist. (2)
9.2 State TWO main characteristics of modal jazz. Give ONE example of this jazz
style. (3)
9.3 Write an essay on bebop, referring specifically to the following aspects:
• General information
• The use of melodies in bebop
• Rhythm
• Instruments
• Important artists/musicians (10)
[15]
QUESTION 10
10.1 Define and explain what is meant by the term fusion. (2)
10.2 Name TWO fusion artists/musicians and ONE work of each. (4)
10.3 Write a paragraph on the main characteristics of free jazz. (5)
10.4 Which ONE of the following composers/musicians/performers do you
associate with free jazz?
• Ornette Coleman
• Charlie Parker
• Chet Baker (1)
[12]
QUESTION 11
Give a short description of Maskanda. [3]
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INDIGINOUS AFRICAN MUSIC
QUESTION 12
Name FOUR music characteristics of Mama Madosini's music and name TWO of her
works. [6]
QUESTION 13
Give a definition for TWO of the following dances:
• Kiba
• Indlamu
• Famo
• Mxongolo
• Thsikona
• Tshigombela [4]
QUESTION 14
Write a short paragraph on Princess Magogo. [6]
QUESTION 15
Describe how the following vocal techniques are used in African music:
15.1 Crepitations (1)
15.2 Ululation (1)
15.3 Phonaesthetics (1)
15.4 Onomatopoeic singing (1)
[4]
QUESTION 16
Write an essay on Indigenous African Music, referring to the:
16.1 Characteristics of African music (5)
16.2 The function of African music in African culture (5)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION C: 30
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SECTION D
Learners specialising in WESTERN ART MUSIC must answer QUESTIONS 18
AND 19.
Learners specialising in JAZZ must answer QUESTIONS 17 AND 19.
Learners specialising in INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC must answer
QUESTIONS 17 AND 18.
QUESTION 17: OVERVIEW OF WESTERN ART MUSIC
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer
and write 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (17.1–17.6) in the ANSWER
BOOK. Correct the statement if it is FALSE.
17.1 A typical character piece is an instrumental piece for orchestra.
17.2 A typical string quartet consists of Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 and Viola.
17.3 Neoclassicism is a term for a 20th century movement which revolted against
the lush emotions and chromatic music written towards the end of the 19th
century.
17.4 The basso continuo is known to be the foundation for most types of Romantic
music.
17.5 A Romantic opera is accompanied by a small ensemble.
17.6 The concert overture has no connections with opera. (10 ÷ 2) [5]
QUESTION 18: OVERVIEW OF JAZZ
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer
and write 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (18.1–18.7) in the ANSWER
BOOK. Correct the statement if it is FALSE.
18.1 Blues is a style of music that was most popular between 1910 and 1940, and
is still used in compositions today.
18.2 Backbeat emphasises the first and third beats of a 4/4 measure.
18.3 Cool jazz was a style of modern jazz in the 1950s that used a relaxed
approach to timbre and experimented with such basic elements as form,
texture, instrumentation and metre.
18.4 A blues work normally consists of a 16-bar structure in simple time.
18.5 Jazz is known by syncopation and inspired by intensive rhythmic playing,
played by any combination of players.
18.6 A characteristic of swing is the swing bass line (walking bass) where the bass
moves at a steady pace.
18.7 Ragtime is predominantly a type of vocal music and is generally performed at
a fast tempo. (10 ÷ 2) [5]
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QUESTION 19: OVERVIEW OF INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer
and write 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (19.1–19.7) in the ANSWER
BOOK. Correct the statement if it is FALSE.
19.1 Call and response is a singing style in which the chorus sings a phrase to
which a soloist responds with an answering phrase.
19.2 African music is usually based on a repetitive cycle.
19.3 Music in Africa is often accompanied by body movement and clapping or
stamping.
19.4 Polyrhythm is the combination of two or more distinctly different and often
conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously.
19.5 Mbaqanga originated during the early 1990s in South Africa's black
townships.
19.6 Kwela developed from the marabi sound and placed South African music in
the international spotlight.
19.7 The mbira is a traditional instrument of the Shona people of South Africa and
consists of a wooden board with metal keys. (10 ÷ 2) [5]
TOTAL SECTION D: 10
GRAND TOTAL: 120
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