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

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- Year: 2013
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                                  NATIONAL
                             SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                   GRADE 12

                                    MUSIC P1

                                NOVEMBER 2013

                                 MEMORANDUM

MARKS: 125

                       This memorandum consists of 22 pages.

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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

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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

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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
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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)

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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)
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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

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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]

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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:

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(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]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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            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

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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

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