Music Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November 2013 Memo (English)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MUSIC P1 NOVEMBER 2013 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 125 This memorandum consists of 22 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 2 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum 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. 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 MARKER MODERATOR MARKS SECTION A 1 18 2 17 3.1 or 3.2 10 4 or 5 15 SUBTOTAL 60 SECTION B 6 10 7 10 8 5 9 5 10 10 11 8 12 6 13 6 14 5 SUBTOTAL 65 GRAND TOTAL 125 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 3 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC 90 MINUTES Answer QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3 (3.1 or 3.2) and EITHER QUESTION 4 OR QUESTION 5. QUESTION 1 (Suggested time allocation: 20 minutes) Study the extract from Lascia Ch'io Pianga by GF Handel and answer the questions that follow. Lascia Ch'io Pianga (Extract) GF Handel QUESTION 1.5 1.1 Name the key of this song. Answer: Eb major (1) 1 mark Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 4 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum 1.2 Explain the A natural in bars 10–13 Answer: Indicates the modulation to Bb major OR Leading note of Bb major (2) 1 mark for word “modulation” or ‘change of key’ (or “Leading note”)/ confirmed by the cadence in bars 13-14 1 mark for key Bb major/Dominant of the original key = 2 marks, 1.3 Explain the A flat in bar 14. Answer: Indicates modulation back to Eb major/tonic key /original key/V7 of Eb major (1) 1.4 Figure the chords marked (a)–(g). Name the key, chord and position in each case, for example A: Ib or A: I6 or A: I36 or A: A/C#. Answer: (a) Eb: iib or Eb: ii6 or ii6 3 or Eb: Fm/Ab (b) Eb: Ib or Eb: I6 or I6 3 or Eb: Eb/G (c) Bb: iii or Bb: Dm (d) Bb: IV or Bb: Eb (e) Bb: Ic or Bb: I 6 4 or Bb: Bb /F 7 (f) Bb: V or Bb:F7 (g) Bb: I/Eb: V(7) or Bb: Bb/ or Eb: Bb (7) ½ mark per key, ½ mark per chord X 7 = 7 marks No ½ mark for key only Credit the candidate with 1 mark for the correct chord if the key change is indicated. If the key change is not indicated, only half mark is given 1.5 Name the cadence in bars 133–141. Answer: Perfect cadence (1) 1 mark for cadence name 1.6 Identify the non-chordal tones (x), (y) and (z) on the score. Answer: (x) Passing note (y) Lower Auxiliary note OR Auxiliary note (z) Anticipation (3) 1 mark each = 3 marks 1.7 Circle ONE note on the score in the vocal part which forms a suspension. Answer: Ab in bar 4 of vocal part (1) 1 mark for correct circled note on score 1.8 Identify the musical device (compositional technique) which is used in the vocal part in bars 91–122. (2) Answer: (Pattern) and Sequence/Repeat at a higher pitch 2 marks [18] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 5 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 2 (Suggested time allocation: 15 minutes) Answer the following questions on the theory of music. 2.1 Transcribe the melody below in the alto clef at the same pitch. Answer: ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ mark each for clef and key = 1 mark 1 mark per bar for 2 bars = 2 marks (3) Minus ½ mark for each error 2.2 Transpose the melody below for Bb clarinet (a major 2nd higher). Insert the new key signature. Answer: 1 mark for key signature = 1 mark 1 mark per bar = 2 marks (3) Minus ½ mark for each error 2.3 Rewrite the melody below in a simple time signature so that the passage sounds the same. Insert the new time signature. Answer: 1 mark for time signature = 1 mark 1 mark per bar = 2 marks Minus ½ mark for each error (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 6 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum 2.4 Fill in the missing notes to form a blues scale on G. Use semibreves. Answer: ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ mark per tick (√) = 2 marks Enharmonic equivalents are acceptable (2) 2 marks credited for Afrikaans answers only 2.5 Answer the following questions on intervals: 2.5.1 Identify the interval below. (Compound) Minor 3rd or Minor 10th Correct answer = 1 mark No mark if interval is not fully identified (1) 2.5.2 Write the augmented fourth interval that occurs diatonically in Bb major. Write without the key signature. No mark if interval is not in correct key (1) No ½ marks 2.6 Write TWO diminished triads that occur in D minor. Write both triads in first inversion without a key signature. 1 mark each = 2 marks/½ mark if notes are correct, but in wrong position//½ mark if figured correctly All notes must be correct for 1 mark (2) Each triad may occur in either treble or bass clef 2.7 Insert the correct time signature for the following extracts. Answer: 1 mark each = 2 marks (2) [17] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 7 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum Answer EITHER QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2. QUESTION 3 (Suggested time allocation: 25 minutes) 3.1 Use the opening motif given below to complete a twelve-bar melody in ABA form. Add dynamic and articulation marks. Guide for the marker: The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S ALLOCATION MARKS Form and cadential points 3 Musicality: melodic shape and climax 4 Dynamics and articulation 1 Correct notation: note stems, beats per bar, 2 accidentals, spacing TOTAL 10 Markers are free to use ½ marks. [10] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 8 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum 3.2 Use the opening motif given below to complete a twelve-bar melody in ABA form. Add dynamic and articulation marks. Guide for the marker: The melody will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S ALLOCATION MARKS Form and cadential points 3 Musicality: melodic shape and climax 4 Dynamics and articulation 1 Correct notation: note stems, beats per bar, 2 accidentals, spacing TOTAL 10 Markers are free to use ½ marks. [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 9 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum Answer EITHER QUESTION 4 OR QUESTION 5. QUESTION 4 (Suggested time allocation: 30 minutes) Complete the four-part vocal harmonisation below by adding the alto, tenor and bass parts. You will be credited for the creative use of non-chordal notes. Possible answer 1: Possible answer 2: Possible answer 3: Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 10 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum The harmonisation will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE'S ALLOCATION MARKS Correctness: doubling, spacing, voice- 14 leading, parallel movement, etc. Choice of chords: progression, cadences 12 General impression: creativity, non-chordal 4 notes TOTAL 30 ÷ 2 = 15 Correctness: Assess the 14 chords vertically for 1 mark each = 14 marks minus ½ for each error, however, not more than minus 1 per chord Choice of chords: Assess the 12 progressions for 1 mark each = 12 marks minus ½ for each error, however, not more than minus 1 per progression General impression: 4 =100% 3½ =88% 3 =75% 2½ =63% 2 =50% 1½ =38% 1 =25% ½ =13% Markers are free to use ½ marks. [15] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 11 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 5 (Suggested time allocation: 30 minutes) Complete the piano piece Where am I? in the style of the material given below by adding suitable chords in the bass part. Possible answer: The piece will be marked according to the following guidelines: DESCRIPTION MARK CANDIDATE’S ALLOCATION MARKS Choice of appropriate chords, accidentals 12 Correctness: rhythm, note stems, chord 12 voicing General impression: creativity, articulation 6 TOTAL 30 ÷ 2 = 15 Choice of chords: 2 marks per bar = 12 marks minus ½ for each error, to a maximum of 2 per bar Correctness: Minus ½ for each error to a maximum of 1 mark per bar General impression: 6 =100% 5½ =92% 5 =83% 4½ =75% 4 =67% 3½ =58% 3 =50% 2½ =42% 2 =33% 1½ =25% 1 =17% ½ =8% Markers are free to use ½ marks. [15] TOTAL SECTION A: 60 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 12 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum SECTION B: GENERAL MUSIC KNOWLEDGE 90 MINUTES Answer the questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. ONE mark will be allocated for each correct fact. Candidates must be credited for any other correct answers not found in the memorandum. QUESTION 6 Form/Structure • Brahms discards all the forms usually used for last movements and writes variations on a ground bass (Passacaglia) • Theme and variation form • Consists of 30 variations • Eight-bar phrases used almost throughout • Variations are organised into three sections (ABA) A • (Theme and variations 1–11) B • (Variations 12–15) A • (Variations 16–30) • The work ends with a long and elaborate Coda Mood • Character indication: Allegro energico e passionato • Embraces different moods (solemn, agitated, gracious, intensive, etc.) • Uses sound (pp) of the trombones in variations 14 and 15 to portray a solemn mood • Section A The mood is mostly forceful and intense • Section B The mood is more lyrical, relaxed and calm • Section A The mood is energetic [10] • Coda The mood becomes more intense using timpani rolls, an accelerated ascending theme and a faster tempo Marks will be allocated as follows: Form: 5 marks Mood: 4 marks Essay format: 1 mark th Kamien, R: Music: An Appreciation, 8 edition, 2004. McGraw-Hill, p 351 - 358 OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p 86 - 87 Ralph, H: The Symphony, edited by Penguin Books, p 241- 243 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 13 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 7 7.1 Elements Swing Bebop Melody • Alternation of brass and • Tunes embellished with use of saxophone riffs used to non-harmonic notes create tension and • Melodies often have a stream excitement of short notes with accents on • Uses popular tunes off-beats • Notated melody • Melodic phrases often vary • Simple melodies and are irregular in length (Any 1) • Melodies often built on chords consisting of six or seven notes • Complex melodies (Any 1) Rhythm and Tempo • Relaxed feel using the • Fast tempos ‘swung triplet’ • Light and complex rhythmic • Distinctive dotted quaver- counterpoints arranged in semiquaver rhythmic units irregular length phrases • Clearly articulated four • Rhythms freely interpreted beats per bar without the restrictions of • Upbeat rhythms notation • Rhythms played as in • Syncopated rhythms written arrangements • Varied and unpredictable • Syncopated rhythms (Any 1) (Any 1) Instrumentation • Section of trumpets, • Solo: Saxophone (alto or trombones, saxophones tenor), trumpet, sometimes Rhythm section consisting trombones of string bass, acoustic • Rhythm section: piano, bass, guitar, piano, drums drums, also vibraphone, (Must mention both electric guitar sections) • (Must mention both sections) • Big Bands • Small ensemble (Any 1) (Any 1) Form • 12-bar blues • 12-bar blues • 32-bar popular song • 32-bar popular song • (AABA, ABAC) • (AABA, ABAC) (Any 1) • Original melodies written over standard forms (Any 1) 1 mark per fact for each element (maximum 4 marks) (8) 1 mark for comparison (maximum 4 marks) 7.2 Swing: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie Bebop: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis 1 mark per artist per jazz style (2) [10] th Kamien, R: Music: An Appreciation, 8 edition, 2004. McGraw-Hill, p 531- 536 OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p 215- 217 Hurry, P and Phillips, M: Heinemann, Advanced Music, p 147 - 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 14 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 8 8.1 (a) Polonaise in Ab major, Op.53, Chopin or (b) Erlkönig, Schubert or (c) La Bohème, Puccini or (d) Violin Concerto in E minor, first movement, Mendelssohn or (e) The Moldau, Smetana Name of work = ½ mark Composer = ½ mark (1) 8.2 (a) Polonaise • Character piece which creates a particular mood/image • A composition in triple meter • Has a stately character • Often for piano • Originally a Polish court dance evoking the ancient splendour of the Polish people • Moderate time 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 4 marks (4) OR (b) Artsong / Lied • A song for solo voice and piano • Setting of a poem • Translating the poem’s mood and imagery into music • Accompaniment just as important as the voice with the interpretation of the lied. 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 4 marks (4) OR (c) Opera • Drama that is sung • Orchestral accompaniment used • Vocal solos, chorus, costumes and scenery form part of the opera • Combined effort of the composer and librettists 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 4 marks (4) OR (d) Concerto • A work for solo instrument/s and orchestra • Usually in three movements • Combines the soloist’s virtuosity and interpretive abilities with orchestra’s wide range of tone colours and dynamics • The first movement is usually in sonata form • Cadenza occurs in the work 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 4 marks (4) OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 15 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum (e) Symphonic poem • Programmatic composition for orchestra • Relates to a particular story, emotion or scene • One movement work • May have a traditional form or an original irregular form • Music used to imitate, represent, suggest different scenes and episodes described in the text 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 4 marks (4) If the candidate answers 8.1 incorrectly or omits it, but states the genre and describes it correctly in 8.2, 1 mark per fact will be awarded = 4 marks th Kamien, R: Music: An Appreciation, 8 edition, 2004. McGraw-Hill, p 286 - 377 OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p 60 – 106 [5] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 16 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 9 Debussy: Voiles, from Preludes Book 1 Mood: Misty atmosphere Calm throughout, except for brief climax Tonality: Whole tone and pentatonic scales used, creating vague tonality Rhythm: Free and not strict Beat often subdivided Melody: Melody coloured by harmonisation in octaves and augmented intervals Dynamics: Subdued - Mostly soft to very soft 1 fact per element = 5 marks [5] OR Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Mood: Hypnotic, calm, relaxed, thoughtful in the beginning Harsh and primitive sounding later Tonality: Polytonality, atonal, extended tonality Rhythm: Unexpected irregular accents Rhythm almost independent of melody Polyrhythms Melody: Melodic fragments are narrow in range Folk-like melodies Dynamics: Wide range of dynamics 1 fact per element = 5 marks [5] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 17 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum Lerner & Loewe: My Fair Lady: The Rain in Spain; Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story: Maria; A Lloyd Webber: Phantom of the Opera: All I ask of You Mood: The Rain in Spain: Joyful, exuberant Maria: Sombre, reverent All I ask of You: Romantic, passionate Tonality: The Rain in Spain: Major Maria: Major All I ask of You: Major Rhythm: The Rain in Spain: Habanera rhythm, lots of dotted notes, some syncopation Maria: Slow tango rhythm, lots of syncopation All I ask of You: Slow rhythmic movement, some syncopation Melody: The Rain in Spain: Singable melody with added spoken voice Maria: Expressive melodic intervals (Aug. 4th), wide range All I ask of You: Expressive melodic intervals (descending 6th), wide range Dynamics: The Rain in Spain: Mostly loud Maria: Changes between very soft and moderately loud All I ask of You: Mostly moderately loud 1 mark per fact for 5 elements related to any of the three songs = 5 marks [5] QUESTION 10 10.1 A IsiXhosa B Afrikaans C Sesotho D English (4) 10.2 Any two correct answers = 1 mark each (maximum 2 marks) A E Sontonga D M L de Villiers (2) C E Sontonga D M L de Villiers Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 18 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum 10.3 C J Langenhoven: Afrikaans J Zaidel-Rudolph: English E. Sontonga: isiXhosa / isiZulu/seSotho 2 marks for persons involved in the text 2 marks for the correct language indication (4) OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p 161–166 [10] QUESTION 11 11.1 Niel van der Watt c, e 4, 6 or Mzilikazi Khumalo b, f 1, 5 or S J Khoza a, d 2, 3 (4) 2 marks for only one composition 11.2 Mandoza g, i, l, 9, 12 or / Lucky Dube g, k 7, 11 or Steve Hofmeyr g,h, j 8, 10 (4) 2 marks for only one composition [8] QUESTION 12 Metallica: Style: Heavy Metal (1 mark) Characteristics of the style (4 marks) • Typically characterised by a guitar-and-drum-dominated sound • Commonly used instruments are drums, bass, rhythm guitar, a lead guitarist, and a singer – who may or may not be an instrumentalist • Keyboards were popular with early metal bands – especially the organ and occasionally the mellotron • A key aspect is the guitar solo • Complex arrangements are common • Highly amplified distorted guitar sounds • Overall loudness • Interplay of bass and guitar is central (Any 4) Hit song/Album (1 mark) • Kill them all • Load • Master of Puppets (Any other relevant song/album) (6) OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 19 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum Michael Style: R&B (Popular music/Pop music) (1 mark) Jackson Characteristics of the style (4 marks) • Combines elements of hip-hop, soul and funk • Incorporated Motown’s dance and ballads, funk rhythms and hard rock guitar • Ballads are soft and soulful • Distinct falsetto voice • Rhythms generated by drum-machines • Smooth, lush style of vocal arrangements (Any 4) Hit song/Album (1 mark) • Billie Jean • Thriller • Beat it (Any other relevant song/album) (6) OR David Style: Glam rock (1 mark) Bowie Characteristics of the style (4 marks) • Often uses octave switches for different repetitions of the same melody as in his singles Space Oddity and Heroes • All stylistic elements of rock and heavy metal used, but with a lighter feel • Varies from simple rock ‘n’ roll to complex art rock • Heavy rock sound accompaniment • Theatrical lyrics based on teenage revolution (Any 4) Hit song/Album (1 mark) • Space Oddity • Heroes • Low (Any other relevant song/album) (6) OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 20 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum Oasis Style: Brit Pop (1 mark) Characteristics of the style (4 marks) • Solo singer and a backing band • Strongly influenced by the British guitar music of the 1960s and 1970s • The style reflects a sense of reverence for the sounds of the past • Uses catchy hooks and riffs with lyrics relevant to British young people • Rock beats are often used • Lyrics sung in regional British accents • Electric guitar used as lead instrument • Subgenre of alternative rock (Any 4) Hit song/Album (1 mark) • Definitely Maybe • Blur • Morning Glory (Any other relevant song/album) (6) OR Spice Style: Girl band (1 mark) Girls Characteristics of the style (4 marks) • Lively and energetic music • Music has undertones of feminism • Music and image geared towards teenagers • Girls harmonising together • Lyrics about love, sex and expression of strong bonds between female friends (Any 4) Hit song/Album (1 mark) • Spice up your life • Wannabe • Say you’ll be there (Any other relevant song) (6) OR Westlife Style: Boy band (1 mark) Characteristics of the style (4 marks) • Simple repetitive melodies • Early years - Teen Pop songs with slow-, mid- and uptempo songs • As they matured they veered into adult contemporary music styles • Most of their albums are a mixture of genres: R&B, acoustic, club/electronic sounds, dance music, jazz and country • Music mostly about love and inspirational songs in the earlier years • Predominantly ensemble singing (Any 4) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 21 DBE/November 2013 NSC – Memorandum Hit song/Album (1 mark) • When I’m with you • You raise me up • If I let you go (Any other relevant song/album) (6) [6] OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p190 – 204 www.Wikipedia.org QUESTION 13 Monna e Motenya 13.1 • The song is a musical joke about several overweight family members who are all on bicycles • The songwriter is gently mocking them in lighthearted fashion (2) 13.2 • Repetition of melodic and rhythmic motifs • Parallel movement in voices • Call-and-response singing • Tonal harmony (Any 3) (3) 13.3 Binary form (repeated) or AB form (1) [6] OR Plea from Africa 13.1 • A supplication (prayer) to God for deliverance • A plea for eternal salvation (2) 13.2 • Hymn-like melody in the solo verse section • Short call-and-response singing in the chorus between solo and choir • Homophonic choral style in the chorus/refrain of SATB part • Tonal harmony with two chromatic inflections • Solo and chorus • Mainly primary chords (3) (Any 3) 13.3 Verse and chorus form (2 verses) or Binary form (repeated) or AB form (1) [6] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Music/P1 22 DBE/November 2013 NSC - Memorandum Gabi Gabi 13.1 • A praise song expressing pride in being a Christian • About creating a Christian community (2) 13.2 • Repetition of melodic and rhythmic motifs • Parallel movement in voices • Extensive call-and-response singing • Tonal harmony with small chromatic inflection (Any 3) (3) 13.3 Binary form (repeated) OR AB form (1) OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p148 – 160 [6] QUESTION 14 Kwaito • Lyrics normally in South African urban languages • Originates from house music and developed in the 1990s • Vocals often shouted or chanted rather than sung • Uses deep bass lines • Performed with backtracks • Repetition of melody, rhythm and lyrics often appears 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 5 marks (5) Music for social occasions • Rhythms originate from daily activities • Melodies are chanted by singers • Short melodies used • During performances any person may start improvising while others continue to play or sing • Dance movements produce a fundamental part of the song’s structure 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 5 marks (5) Moppies and Ghoema songs • Fusion of Western and Eastern styles coming from the Malay way of life • Traditional accompaniment consists of guitar, banjo and drums • Traces of other cultures like the Khoi-khoi and Madagascan in the songs • Songs accompanied by a ghoema beat (a two sixteenth and eighth- note beat) • Divided into four categories: traditional wedding songs, Dutch folk songs, humorous songs and picnic songs • Songs often accompanied by dance movement • Content of the songs is mostly light-hearted and funny • Songs with a social content • Interesting historical facts relating to the Cape are often conveyed through the songs (5) 1 mark per fact to a maximum of 5 marks OBE/UGO PLUS: Music Learner’s Book, p 222 - 224 [5] TOTAL SECTION B: 65 GRAND TOTAL: 125 Copyright reserved