Music Grade 12 P1 NSC November 2012 Question Paper (English)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MUSIC P1 NOVEMBER 2012 CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: MARKS: 125 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 16 pages and 1 page of manuscript paper. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 2 DBE/November 2012 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A and SECTION B. 2. Answer SECTION A in pencil only in the spaces provided on this question paper. 3. Answer SECTION B in blue or black ink only in the ANSWER BOOK provided. 4. Number the answers 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. The candidate may remove it. 6. Candidates 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 17 2 18 3 10 4/5 15 SUBTOTAL 60 SECTION B 6 10 7 6 8 4 9 8 10 7 11 10 12 10 13 5 14 5 SUBTOTAL 65 GRAND TOTAL 125 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 3 DBE/November 2012 NSC SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC Answer QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3 and EITHER QUESTION 4 OR QUESTION 5. QUESTION 1 Study the Andante by WA Mozart and answer the questions that follow. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 4 DBE/November 2012 NSC 1.1 Name the keys in the following bars: 1.1.1 Bars 1–4: _____________________________________________ (1) 1.1.2 Bars 5–8: ____________________________________________ (1) 1.1.3 Bars 14–16: ___________________________________________ (1) 1.2 What is the relationship between the key in bars 5–8 and the original key? ______________________________________________________________ (1) 1.3 Write F# melodic minor scale without key signature, one octave ascending and descending, in the given time signature. Use any appropriate note values. Indicate the semitones. (4) 1.4 Name the intervals indicated in bars 5 and 11. 1.4.1 Bar 5: ________________________________________________ (1) 1.4.2 Bar 11: _______________________________________________ (1) 1.5 Write and name the inversion of the interval indicated in bar 5. Write your answer in the tenor clef. ____________________________ (2) 1.6 Double the note values of the right-hand part of bars 14–16. Write down the new time signature. (4) 1.7 Write ONE enharmonic equivalent for the note marked 1.7 in the right-hand part of bar 10. (1) [17] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 5 DBE/November 2012 NSC QUESTION 2 Study the extract from Homeless by Paul Simon and Joseph Shabalala below and answer the questions. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 6 DBE/November 2012 NSC 2.1 Figure the chords marked (a)–(d), for example G: Ib or I6 or G/B: (a) ___________________________________________________________ (b) ___________________________________________________________ (c) ___________________________________________________________ (d) ___________________________________________________________ (4) 2.2 Name the cadence in bar 5. Provide the key, chord progression and name of the cadence, for example A: V-vi, interrupted cadence. ______________________________________________________________ (2) 2.3 Circle the term which best describes the texture of the extract as a whole. A Homophonic B Monophonic C Polyphonic (1) 2.4 Identify the singing style, typical of African music, evident in bars 1–4. ______________________________________________________________ (1) 2.5 Transcribe the Tenor 2 (T2) and Bass 1 (B1) parts of bars 7 and 8 for Violin II and Viola on the score below. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 7 DBE/November 2012 NSC 2.6 Write only the pitches of bars 1 and 2 of the solo part in solfa notation. ______________________________________________ (2) 2.7 Notate ONE major triad and ONE minor triad that appear in the pentatonic scale starting on G. Use the bass clef and write the triads in root position. (4) [18] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 8 DBE/November 2012 NSC QUESTION 3 Use any ONE of the opening motives below to complete a twelve-bar melody in ABA form. Indicate the instrument for which you are writing and add dynamic indications and articulation marks. Instrument: ________________________________________ The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S ALLOCATION MARKS Form and cadential points 6 (3 + 3) Musicality 8 Dynamics and articulation 2 Correct notation 2 Instrument and appropriate range 2 TOTAL 20 ÷ 2 = 10 [10] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 9 DBE/November 2012 NSC Instrument: ________________________________________ The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S ALLOCATION MARKS Form and cadential points 6 (3 + 3) Musicality 8 Dynamics and articulation 2 Correct notation 2 Instrument and appropriate range 2 TOTAL 20 ÷ 2 = 10 [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 10 DBE/November 2012 NSC Answer EITHER QUESTION 4 OR QUESTION 5. QUESTION 4 Complete the four-part vocal harmonisation below by adding the alto, tenor and bass parts. Use AT LEAST ONE passing note and ONE suspension in the parts that you add. The harmonisation will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S (Minus 1 mark per mistake or omission) ALLOCATION MARKS Correctness: notation, voice leading, doubling, spacing 14 (14 chords) Chord progression: choice of chords (12 progressions and use of non-harmonic 12 notes) General impression 4 TOTAL 30 ÷ 2 = 15 [15] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 11 DBE/November 2012 NSC QUESTION 5 Complete End of Term Blues below by filling in the incomplete bars. Ensure that you continue in the style of the given material. Include at least TWO different seventh chords in your answer. Your answer will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S ALLOCATION MARKS Correctness: notation, voice leading, 8 x 2 = 16 spacing (Minus ½ mark per mistake) (8 chords) Chord progression: choice of chords 8 including the use of at least TWO (Minus ½ mark per mistake) different seventh chords General impression 6 TOTAL 30 ÷ 2 = 15 [15] TOTAL SECTION A: 60 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 12 DBE/November 2012 NSC SECTION B: GENERAL MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE Answer the questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK provided. QUESTION 6: ROMANTIC MUSIC (Symphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98 by J Brahms) Answer the following questions about the fourth movement: 6.1 Write down a detailed schematic representation illustrating the overall form of this work. (4) 6.2 Compare Section A and Section B of this work in terms of mood, tonality and tempo. (3) 6.3 Describe the coda of this work. (3) [10] QUESTION 7: TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSIC Choose the twentieth-century genre that you have studied. • Piano Work (Character piece): C Debussy – Voiles from Preludes Book 1 • Musical Theatre: Lerner & Loewe – My Fair Lady (The Rain in Spain) L Bernstein – West Side Story (Maria) A Lloyd Webber – Phantom of the Opera (All I Ask of You) (Refer to AT LEAST TWO of the musicals above) • Ballet: I Stravinsky – Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) Write a paragraph in which you include the following: 7.1 Definition of the genre (2) 7.2 Brief description of the work(s) (4) [6] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 13 DBE/November 2012 NSC QUESTION 8: ROMANTIC PERIOD Choose the work that you have studied. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 8.6.1 True. 8.1 Symphonic poem: The Moldau – B Smetana 8.1.1 The river is symbolised by a folk-like theme that recurs several times. 8.1.2 A symphonic poem is a one-movement composition. 8.1.3 Oboe fanfares suggest hunting along the river bank. 8.1.4 The trumpet plays a prominent role in the wedding scene. (4) OR 8.2 Art song: Der Erlkönig – F Schubert 8.2.1 The repeated triplets played in octaves suggest the frightened sick child. 8.2.2 The tempo of the song is moderate. 8.2.3 The melodies associated with the character of the erlking are in major keys. 8.2.4 Schubert requires a single voice to depict several characters. (4) OR 8.3 Piano piece: Polonaise in Ab Op. 53 – F Chopin 8.3.1 The form of the piece is ternary with an introduction and coda. 8.3.2 The polonaise was originally a stately processional dance. 8.3.3 The B-section is in Ab major. 8.3.4 The B-section has a march-like character. (4) OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 14 DBE/November 2012 NSC 8.4 Opera: La Bohème – G Puccini 8.4.1 The aria, Che gelida manina (How cold your little hand is), is sung by the character Marcello. 8.4.2 In her aria, Mi chiamano Mimi (They call me Mimi), the character Mimi sings of her love for Rodolfo. 8.4.3 Puccini's music has an improvisatory quality with many fluctuations in tempo which reflect changes of mood and dramatic action. 8.4.4 The character Marcello is sung by a baritone. (4) OR 8.5 Concerto: Violin Concerto in E Minor Op. 64 – F Mendelssohn 8.5.1 The first movement is in rondo form. 8.5.2 The concerto opens with an orchestral introduction. 8.5.3 The cadenza appears at the end of the recapitulation. 8.5.4 The second subject is played by the solo violin with woodwind accompaniment. (4) [4] QUESTION 9: AFRICAN CHORAL MUSIC Your school choir performed the choral works below during your school's annual arts festival. Write an essay in which you describe ONE of these works. 9.1 Monna e motenya: B Gcisa 9.2 Gabi Gabi: Traditional, arranged by W Powell 9.3 Plea from Africa: J Bokwe [8] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 15 DBE/November 2012 NSC QUESTION 10: INTERNATIONAL POPULAR MUSIC Choose the popular music artist(s) below that you have studied and then answer the questions that follow. • Metallica • Michael Jackson • David Bowie • Oasis • Spice Girls • Westlife 10.1 Name the popular music style and the relevant artist or group. (1) 10.2 Define this style. (3) 10.3 Elaborate on the artist's or group's contribution to the style. (2) 10.4 Give ONE reason why you like or dislike this style of music. (1) [7] QUESTION 11: JAZZ 11.1 You have listened to blues and swing music. Write short notes on these two styles in terms of the following: • Rhythm and metre (4) • Harmony and tonality (4) • Structure and form (4) (12 ÷ 2) (6) 11.2 Give ONE example of a work and artist for each of the styles above. (4) [10] QUESTION 12: SOUTH AFRICAN COMPOSERS Write an essay on the South African composer below that you have studied. • Mzilikazi Khumalo • Niel van der Watt • SJ Khoza Marks will be awarded for the following aspects: 12.1 Biographical details (3) 12.2 Style characteristics (4) 12.3 TWO compositions (2) 12.4 Format of essay (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 16 DBE/November 2012 NSC QUESTION 13: MUSIC INDUSTRY Explain the role of SAMRO in the South African music industry. [5] QUESTION 14: SOUTH AFRICAN POPULAR MUSIC Choose ONE of the South African popular artists listed below and write down his name as a heading. • Mandoza • Lucky Dube • Steve Hofmeyr 14.1 Name FOUR style characteristics of this artist. (4) 14.2 Name ONE song or album of this artist. (1) [5] TOTAL SECTION B: 65 GRAND TOTAL: 125 Copyright reserved

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