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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MUSIC P1
NOVEMBER 2015
MEMORANDUM
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Music Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November 2015 Memo (English)
Grade 12 Music Paper 1 memorandum from the NSC November Exam 2015 (English), 36 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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This exam
NSC November Exam 2015
Questions in this paper
- Question 1Scales, Keys, Modes & Intervals20 marks
- Question 2Harmony, Chords & Composition15 marks
- Question 3Harmony, Chords & Composition30 marks
- Question 4Harmony, Chords & Composition
- Question 5Notation, Rhythm & Metre20 marks
- Question 6Western Art Music (WAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [WAM]10 marks
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- Question 7Western Art Music (WAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [WAM]5 marks
- Question 11Jazz — General Knowledge & Set Works [Jazz]10 marks
- Question 12Jazz — General Knowledge & Set Works [Jazz]5 marks
- Question 13Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]5 marks
- Question 14Jazz — General Knowledge & Set Works [Jazz]5 marks
- Question 16Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]14 marks
- Question 17Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]5 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 questions 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. 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 below and answer the questions that follow.
1.1 Name the main key of this piece.
Answer:
C minor
C minor = 1 mark (1)
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1.2 Name the intervals at 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 according to type and distance, for
example Perfect 5th.
Answer:
1.2.1: Major 2nd
1.2.2: Major 6th
Major 2nd = 1 mark
Major 6th = 1 mark
(No mark for 2nd or 6th only)
(2)
1.3 Name the triads at 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 according to type and inversion, for
example Major, second inversion. (Consider only the notes in the block.)
Answer:
1.3.1 Minor – first inversion
1.3.2 Diminished – first inversion
Minor = ½ mark
First inversion = ½ mark
Diminished = ½ mark
First inversion = ½ mark (2)
1.4 Circle the last FOUR notes (tetrachord) of an ascending melodic minor scale
on the score.
Answer:
Bars 5 or 6
Any correct answer = 1 mark (1)
1.5 Transpose bar 2 of the solo part a major second higher. Add a new key
signature.
Answer:
Correct key signature = 1 mark
Notation = ½ mark per beat = 2 marks
If key signature is wrong, but sound of
transposition is correct (no enharmonics) = 2 marks
(3)
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1.6 Transcribe bar 3 of the bass part for viola at the same pitch. Use the correct
clef.
Answer:
Correct clef = 1 mark
Correct key signature = 1 mark
Transcription = 1 mark
(Minus ½ mark per mistake to a maximum of 1 mark) (3)
1.7 Rewrite bar 4 of the solo part, but double the note values. Add a new
time signature.
Answer:
Time signature = 1 mark
Note values = 2 marks
(Minus ½ mark per mistake to a maximum of 2 marks)
If no key signature, no penalisation. (3)
1.8 Add FOUR notes to the following to form a Dorian mode:
Answer:
Notation = 1 mark
Rhythm = 1 mark
(Minus ½ mark per mistake to a maximum of 2 marks) (2)
1.9 Write an ascending sequence of the given melodic fragment.
Answer:
Sequence = 2 marks
Sequence can start on any pitch higher than C
(Minus ½ mark if the sequence is correct, but the placing is descending)
(Minus ½ mark per mistake to a maximum of 2 marks) (2)
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1.10 Change the final chord of this extract on the score to form a tierce de Picardie
(major chord).
Answer:
E-natural = 1 mark (1)
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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.
Concept answer:
Instrument: Guitar/Saxophone/Clarinet/Trumpet
Imperfect cadence in A
Perfect cadence in A/relative minor
A/E/f#/D: Perfect cadence in relative minor
Imperfect cadence in A
Perfect cadence in A
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The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
Notes to marker:
• Solfa notation will not be accepted.
• If form is ABC instead of ABA = minus 1 (form).
• If all cadences are incorrect, but form is evident = maximum 1 mark (form).
CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
MARKS
Form and cadential
1 mark per phrase x 3 3
points
Correctness
Note stems, beats per bar,
Minus ½ mark per error up to 2 marks 2
accidentals, spacing,
layout
Excellent
Coherent and musical; cadences
imaginatively define the form; opening motif
9–10 innovatively continued; successful use of
tonality; melodic shape masterfully handled;
creative approach to choice of pitches and
rhythm
Quality Good
- Quality of melody and Correct and musical; cadences clearly
suitability for chosen indicate the form; opening motif sensibly
7–8
instrument continued; stable tonality; melodic shape
- Appropriateness of satisfying; choice of pitches and rhythm 10
dynamic and articulation accurate
indications – increases Average
the quality of the answer Musically not convincing; not all cadences
- Musicality 4–6 clear; opening motif not well utilised; tonality
unstable; melodic shape suspect; choice of
pitches and rhythm unimaginative
Not acceptable
No musical sense; no sense of cadence;
0–3 opening motif ignored; no sense of tonal
centre; no melodic shape; pitches and
rhythm random
TOTAL Markers may use ½ marks 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.
Concept answer:
Instrument: Trombone/Bassoon/Bass (Guitar)
Imperfect cadence in C
Perfect cadence in C/relative major
Perfect cadence in relative minor
Imperfect cadence in C
Perfect cadence in C
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The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
Notes to marker:
• Solfa notation will not be accepted.
• If form is ABC instead of ABA = minus 1 (form).
• If all cadences are incorrect, but form is evident = maximum 1 mark (form).
CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
MARKS
Form and cadential
1 mark per phrase x 3 3
points
Correctness
Note stems, beats per bar,
Minus ½ mark per error up to 2 marks 2
accidentals, spacing,
layout
Excellent
Coherent and musical; cadences
imaginatively define the form; opening motif
9–10 innovatively continued; successful use of
tonality; melodic shape masterfully handled;
creative approach to choice of pitches and
rhythm
Quality Good
- Quality of melody and Correct and musical; cadences clearly
suitability for chosen indicate the form; opening motif sensibly
7–8
instrument continued; stable tonality; melodic shape
- Appropriateness of satisfying; choice of pitches and rhythm 10
dynamic and articulation accurate
indications – increases Average
the quality of the answer Musically not convincing; not all cadences
- Musicality 4–6 clear; opening motif not well utilised; tonality
unstable; melodic shape suspect; choice of
pitches and rhythm unimaginative
Not acceptable
No musical sense; no sense of cadence;
0–3 opening motif ignored; no sense of tonal
centre; no melodic shape; pitches and
rhythm random
TOTAL Markers may use ½ marks 15
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QUESTION 3 (10 minutes)
Answer EITHER QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2.
3.1 Study the Chorale by JS Bach below and answer the questions that follow.
Answer:
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3.1.1 This chorale modulates in bar 4. How is the new key in bar 4 related to the
original key of the chorale?
Answer:
Dominant/V (of F major/original key)
Dominant/V = 1 mark (1)
3.1.2 Identify the chords from (a)–(f) and figure them on the score. Use EITHER
figuring below the score OR chord symbols above the score. See the example
in bar 1.
Answer:
See score:
1 mark per chord = 6 marks
(Minus ½ mark for each error)
(Key indication not compulsory)
Markers should mark either chord symbols (above)
or figuring (below); not a mixture.
V7(or any inversion) will be accepted
Only V = no mark (6)
3.1.3 Name the type of non-chordal notes at (i) and (ii).
Answer:
(i) (Accented) Passing note
(ii) Anticipation
(i) Passing note = 1 mark
(ii) Anticipation = 1 mark (2)
3.1.4 Name the cadence in bar 62–63.
Answer:
• Imperfect (cadence)
Imperfect = 1 mark
(No mark if only chords are given) (1)
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3.2 Study the extract from You're Breaking My Heart by Pat Genaro and
Sunny Skylar below and answer the questions that follow.
Answer:
3.2.1 Identify the chords from (a)–(f) and figure them on the score. Use chord
symbols above the score. See the example in bar 1.
Answer:
See score:
1 mark per chord = 6 marks
(Minus ½ mark for each error)
Roman numerals will not be accepted (6)
3.2.2 Name the type of non-chordal notes at (i), (ii) and (iii).
Answer:
(i) (Unaccented chromatic) Passing note
(ii) (Accented) Passing note
(iii) (Upper) Auxiliary
(i) Passing note = 1 mark
(ii) Passing note = 1 mark
(iii) Auxiliary = 1 mark
(No ½ marks) (3)
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3.2.3 Name the cadence in bars 83–9.
Answer:
• Perfect (cadence)
Perfect = 1 mark (1)
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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.
Concept answer:
(12 marks for progression)
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The harmonisation will be marked according to the following criteria:
CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
MARKS
Chord progression
Choice of chords, 1 mark between each pair of chords 12
correct use of cadence
Correctness Minus ½ mark per error but not more
Notation, doubling, than 1 mark per chord = 12
spacing, voice leading 12 chords from bar 32–81
• Excellent = 14–16 marks
Quality
• Good = 11–13 marks
Musicality, non-chordal
• Average = 8–10 marks 16
notes, awareness of
• Weak = 4–7 marks
style, creativity
• Unacceptable = 0–3 marks
Note to marker:
40
Mark out of 40 must not contain a
(÷ 8 x 3)
½ mark
TOTAL 15
Candidates must be credited for a different/creative and correct harmonisation not
given in the memorandum.
The figuring serves as a guide for the marker, but no marks are allocated for the
symbols as such. [15]
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4.2 Complete the piece below by adding a suitable bass line and harmonic
material in the open staves. Continue in the style suggested by the given
material in bars 1 and 2.
Concept answer:
Melody
Chords
Bass
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The answer will be marked according to the following criteria:
CANDIDATE'S
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
MARKS
Chord progression
Choice of chords, 1 mark between each pair of chords 12
correct use of cadence
Correctness Minus ½ mark per error but not more
Notation, doubling, than 1 mark per chord = 12
spacing, voice leading 12 chords from bar 32–81
• Excellent = 14–16 marks
Quality
• Good = 11–13 marks
Musicality, non-chordal
• Average = 8–10 marks 16
notes, awareness of
• Weak = 4–7 marks
style, creativity
• Unacceptable = 0–3 marks
Note to marker:
40
Mark out of 40 must not contain a
(÷ 8 x 3)
½ mark
TOTAL 15
Candidates must be credited for a different/creative and correct harmonisation not
given in the memorandum.
The figuring serves as a guide for the marker, but no marks are allocated for the
symbols as such. [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).
Candidates must answer these questions in the ANSWER BOOK provided.
Note to marker: One mark will be allocated for each correct fact. Candidates must be
credited for any correct answer not given in this memorandum.
SECTION B: GENERAL (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 5
5.1 5.1.1 C
5.1.2 A
5.1.3 C
5.1.4 B
5.1.5 D
5.1.6 C
5.1.7 B
5.1.8 A
5.1.9 A
5.1.10 D
1 mark for each correct answer = 10 marks (10)
5.2.1 Ostinato
• A music pattern that is persistently repeated while the other elements are
changing
Essential fact = 1 mark
• Pattern can be melodic, harmonic or rhythmic
• Often used in African music and in some 20th Century Western art music
• Melodic-harmonic ostinati often used in Baroque music
• Melodic-rhythmic ostinati often used in 20th Century
• Called a riff in jazz and popular music
• A music pattern which occurs mostly in the bass
Any other fact = 1 mark (2)
5.2.2 Texture
• The density of the music caused by the number of parts sounding together
in a piece of music
Essential fact = 1 mark
• Monophonic: single melodic line
• Homophonic: single melodic line with accompaniment
• Polyphonic: several independent, overlapping melodic lines
Any other fact = 1 mark (2)
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5.2.3 Chordophone
• Any instrument of which sound is produced by a vibrating string
Essential fact = 1 mark
• Strings may be plucked, struck or bowed
• Different pitches are produced by altering the effective length or tension of
a string
• One example
Any other fact = 1 mark
Any correct instrument will be accepted as example (2)
5.2.4 Polyrhythm
• Simultaneous use of two or more rhythmic patterns (or time signatures)
Essential fact = 1 mark
If both rhythmic patterns and time signatures are mentioned, the full 2
marks are awarded
• Simultaneous use of 3/4 and 6/8, for example
• Also called cross-rhythms
• Often used in traditional African music
Any other fact = 1 mark (2)
Note to marker: Only mark the first two answers if the candidate answered
more than two terms.
(2 x 2) (4)
5.3 SAMRO
• Protects work through copyright
• Keeps track of the public performance of a composition
• Grants licences for the use of works on TV, radio and in other public
performances
• Collects payments for the public use of composition
• Administers and pays out the necessary royalties for the use,
performance and the copying of work (performing rights, mechanical rights
and needletime rights)
• Administers and pays out pensions
• Collaborates on an international basis for the payment of royalties
Any 4 correct facts = 4 marks (4)
5.4 BDAC
4x½=2
The position of each letter is marked separately (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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Answer SECTION C (WAM)
OR SECTION D (JAZZ)
OR SECTION E (IAM).
Note to marker: One mark will be allocated for each correct fact. Candidates must be
credited for any correct answer not given in this memorandum.
SECTION C: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM)
QUESTION 6
6.1 Possible answers:
Le Nozze di Figaro
Don Giovanni
Cosi Fan Tutti
Title of opera = 1 mark (1)
6.2 (a) Papageno, Baritone
(b) Sarastro, Bass
2 marks for the characters and 2 marks for voice types = 4 marks (4)
6.3 Because a magical flute guides Tamino through his trials and tribulations in
the opera. (1)
6.4 Opera Buffa Opera Seria
• Comic opera • Dramatic, serious opera or
• Characters are usually tragic opera
peasants and of the working • Characters usually legends,
class heroes and villains
• Spoken dialogue and songs • No spoken dialogue
One fact about opera buffa = 1 mark
One related fact about opera seria = 1 mark (2)
6.5 Aria Recitative
• Regular metre • Speech-like metre
• Reflective • Narrative
• Clear melodic contour • Repeated pitches, limited
• Action pauses contour
• Accompaniment fuller and • Action continues
continuous • Accompaniment lighter and
interrupted
One fact about aria = 1 mark
One related fact about recitative = 1 mark (2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 Classical elements
• Classical tonal harmony
• Mainly homophonic and some polyphonic texture
• Classical form type (Classical Sonata or Allegro-Sonata form)
• Standard Classical orchestra (e.g. the four sections of the orchestra)
Any 2 elements = 2 marks (2)
7.2 Romantic features
• Enlarged dynamic range (pp-ff)
• Rubato
• Lyrical melodies with an individual melodic style
• Descriptive title / Programmatic elements
• The depiction of aspects of nature through sound
• New genre: Concert overture
Any 2 elements = 2 marks (2)
7.3 Hebrides (Overture)
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 Bridge/Link
8.2 Development
8.3 Recapitulation (Repetition is not accepted)
8.4 Second subject (Tonic key)
8.5 Coda
Each correct answer = 1 mark [5]
QUESTION 9
• Strings section: 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos, double basses
Any 4 stringed instruments x ½ mark = 2 marks
• Woodwind section: (2) flutes, (2) oboes, (2) clarinets, (2) bassoons
Any 2 woodwind instruments x ½ mark = 1 mark
• Brass section: (2) French horns and (2) trumpets
2 brass instruments x ½ mark = 1 mark
• Percussion section: (2) timpani
timpani = 1 mark [5]
Naming of only sections of the orchestra = ½ mark = maximum 2 marks
QUESTION 10
Element Fourth movement
Form • Macrostructure of symphony extended from 4 to 5 movements
• Movements 3–4 are linked (no interruption)
• 4th movement moves smoothly into 5th– a novel idea
• 4th is the climax of the three movements
• 4th movement in free or episodic form – different scenes are
depicted
• Episodes (Sections/Phrases) linked to
• programmatic content
• Use of different motifs– e.g. rain motif, thunder and lightning
motif, wind motif, etc.
• Cadences are less obvious due to continuous forward drive of
material which paints the storm through music
Any 5 facts = 5 marks
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Element Fourth movement
Instrumentation • Standard classical orchestra
• Added piccolo
• Added trombones
• Used timpani extensively for dramatic effect
Any 2 facts = 2 marks
Element Fourth movement
Mood/ • Title: Thunderstorm/Storm
Atmosphere • Programmatic elements, realistic portrayal of the storm: e.g.
o Thunder: Timpani
o Raindrops: Staccato on strings
o Lightning strikes: Arpeggios on strings
o Storm climax: Piccolo etc.
(to a maximum of 2 marks)
• Unpredictable movement, full of surprises
• Wide dynamic range to depict ebb and flow of storm
• Tempo: Allegro
• F minor – main key helps to establish the ominous mood
• Tonal instability to depict the agitation of the storm
• Use of diminished sevenths for dramatic effect
Any 5 facts = 5 marks
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Form 1 mark for each correct fact 5
Instrumentation 1 mark for each correct fact 2
Mood/Atmosphere 1 mark for each correct fact 5
• Excellent = 3 marks
• Good = 2 marks
Logical presentation and structure 3
• Average = 1½ marks
• Weak = ½ mark
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
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SECTION D: JAZZ
QUESTION 11
11.1 Flügelhorn
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
11.2 • The Dark City Sisters
• The Flying Jazz Queens
Correct answer = 1 mark
Any other correct answer will also be accepted (1)
11.3 • Solo pennywhistle playing
• Moderate to upbeat tempo
• Skiffle-like beat
• Jive/Swing rhythms
• Weaving of different melody lines together
• Melody developed through improvisation
1 mark for each correct answer = 3 marks (3)
11.4 Harmony
Harmony = 1 mark (1)
11.5 11.5.1 E jazz at home
11.5.2 C marabi
11.5.3 D Cape jazz
11.5.4 B New jazz
11.5.5 A recent years
11.5.6 F jazz in exile
Each correct answer = 1 mark up to 4 marks
Note to the marker: Mark only the first four answers if all questions were
answered. (4)
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QUESTION 12
12.1 • Timbre: instrumentation and arrangements in big band style
• Melody: free and flexible
• Style: mbaqanga and kwela-style influences; hard-driving blues style
1 mark for each correct fact to a maximum of 2 = 2 marks (2)
12.2 • Moved away from the organised aspect of big band music
• Free improvised music
• Freedom and flexibility in playing
• Brotherhood of Breath a mixture of hard-driving blues and wild
experimentalism with a unique South African flavour
• Combined kwela with more progressive ideas retaining an African-
flavoured avant-garde sound
1 mark for each correct reason to a maximum of 2 = 2 marks (2)
12.3 • Duke Ellington/Thelonious Monk/Charles Mingus
• Bela Bartok/Schoenberg
• Dollar Brand/Cecil Barnard
Any correct answer = 1 mark (1)
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QUESTION 13
13.1 • Malombo
• New jazz
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
13.2 • Blends traditional compositions and cultural themes
• Fusing of musical traditions of the Bapedi and VhaVenda with jazz
• African drums and hand percussion interplay with unique guitar and flute
sounds
• African rhythms provided by the bongo and malombo drums
• Comprises song, dance and dramatic elements
• Uses the 12-bar blues structure
• Soothing major chords with occasional bursts of rapid playing and
impassioned singing
• Guitar, bass guitar, African drums, flute
1 mark for each correct fact to a maximum of 4 = 4 marks (4)
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QUESTION 14
14.1 Marabi
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
14.2 • Tiekiedraai (Cape folk dance)
• Xhosa folk songs
• Early American jazz
• Ragtime and blues
• Created by black urban working-class musicians at parties and shebeens
• Used for social occasions, e.g. stokvel parties
• 1920s in Johannesburg
1 mark for each correct fact to a maximum of 4 = 4 marks (4)
[5]
QUESTION 15
Origins – political landscape – Sophiatown:
• People forced to work in the city due to legislation that restricted land ownership by
black people
• Early 1960s in the townships – Sophiatown new urban lifestyles of South Africa's
black city dwellers
• Loneliness of being away from the family – entertainment found at local shebeens
• Sophiatown: legal status as a 'freehold' or multicultural area where new music
develops
• Sophiatown attracted the most adventurous performers of the new musical forms,
and became a hotbed of the rapidly developing black musical culture
• Radio used to spread propaganda and force a particular culture onto people
• Radio only played American and Western music
• Black musicians were forced to censor their own lyrics to receive airplay
• The music was produced to make quick cash (pop music of that era)
Any 5 facts for 5 marks
Style characteristics:
• Influenced by the earlier styles of marabi and kwela (a fusion between marabi and
kwela)
• The cyclic structure of marabi met with traditional dance styles such as the
traditional Zulu indlamu
• Mbaqanga keeps the dance-like stylistic characteristics but presents a more
powerful sound and harder driving beat than kwela and other dance genres
• The use of Western instruments allowed mbaqanga to develop into a South African
version of jazz
• The mbaqanga sound indicated a mix between Western instrumentation and South
African vocal style
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• A typical mbaqanga song begins with a brief improvised introduction featuring a
rhythmically ambiguous line from a solo guitar
• A four-bar sequence of chords, on which the entire piece is based, is set by the
drums and bass guitar
• Chord progressions: I – IV – I6/4 – V or I – IV – V – I
• Close harmonies based on the female vocal style of the Mahotella Queens
• Repetitive music themes
• Call and response used in the vocal passages, as well as between voice and
instrument
• Call and response used between the lead vocalist and backing vocalist(s)
• Bass lines play an important role in mbaqanga songs, because they do not only
provide the harmonic framework, but often repeat rhythmic and melodic ideas found
in the vocal lines
• Lyrics: in the vernacular (various African languages)
• Instrumentation: bass, drums, electric guitar, vocalist(s)/ensemble, electronic organ,
brass, saxophone
• Vocalisations, e.g. crepitations and ululations included
Any 5 facts for 5 marks
Songs and artists
• Umjomela: Makgonatsohle Band
• Bulugwe lami: Cool Crooners
• Wamuhle: Soul Brothers
• Pata Pata: Miriam Makeba
Any 2 songs with corresponding artists = 2 marks
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Origins 1 mark for each correct fact 5
Style characteristics 1 mark for each correct fact 5
Songs and artists 1 mark for each correct fact 2
• Excellent = 3 marks
• Good = 2 marks
Logical presentation and structure 3
• Average = 1½ marks
• Weak = ½ mark
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION D: 40
OR
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SECTION E: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM)
QUESTION 16
16.1 • Ukupika
• Ukuvamba
1 mark for each correct style = 2 marks (2)
16.2 • Ukuvamba – strumming chords percussively
• Ukupika – a finger-picking style
• In ukupika, the thumb plays Amadoda (lower strings)
• The other fingers on the right hand (mainly the index finger) play a
melody on Amantombazane (upper strings) (2)
16.3 VhaVenda
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
16.4 Isicathamiya
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
16.5 16.5.1 I amaSwati
16.5.2 G vhaVenda
16.5.3 D amaXhosa
16.5.4 H Batsonga
16.5.5 F Basotho
16.5.6 E amaNdebele
16.5.7 B Batswana
16.5.8 C Bapedi
16.5.9 A amaZulu
Each correct answer = 1 mark up to a maximum of 4 marks
Mark only the first four answers if all questions were answered. (4)
[10]
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QUESTION 17
17.1 • Adapted kiba to be performed on any instrument
• Uses Bapedi drums: kiba, moropa wa diatla and ditinti
• Bapedi language used in lyrics of praise-singing
• Vocal techniques such as crepitations and vocal lilting used
• Polyrhythms are prevalent
• Traditional Sepedi music with a modern beat and instrumentation
• Bapedi dance movements used in performances
Any 4 facts = 4 marks (4)
17.2 • Philip Tabane
• Malombo
Correct answer = 1 mark (1)
[5]
QUESTION 18
(a) TSHIKONA
• VhaVenda
Features
• Song-dance style practised by the VhaVenda people
• Performed by both men and women
• Men play pipes and women play drums
• The pipes are tuned differently
Function
• Performed during important occasions, e.g. installation of a new king, or
commemoration of the death of a king
• Each chief has their own Tshikona band which accompanies him when he visits
other villages
• The Tshikona bands from the different villages often compete against one another
Instrumentation
• Mbila mutondo – 21-key xylophone
• Mbila dzamadeza – 27-key lamellophone
• Ngoma – huge pegged drum
• Voices
Marks will be allocated as follows:
• Features = 2 marks
• Function = 2 marks
• Instrumentation = 1 mark
TOTAL = 5 marks [5]
OR
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(b) BORANKANA
• Batswana (BaKwena)
Features
• A song-dance style practised by the Batswana/BaKwena people
• Performed by both young and old men
• Women and girls play the role of singers and body percussionists
• Uses the Setlhako and Sephuma rhythms
Function
• Used for entertainment
• Performed during tribal activities
• Traditional ceremonies
Instrumentation
• Clapping
• Voices
Marks will be allocated as follows:
• Features = 2 marks
• Function = 2 marks
• Instrumentation = 1 mark
TOTAL = 5 marks
[5]
OR
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(c) MUCHONGOLO
• Batsonga
Features
• A song-dance style practised by the Batsonga people
• Performed by men (warriors)
• Energetic bursts of movement
• High lifting of feet and stomping
• Drums are played in polyrhythmic fashion
Function
• War entertainment
• Preparations for a campaign
• Warrior readiness
Instrumentation
• Xigubu (double-headed drum)
• Ncomone (type of tambourine)
• Xitiringo (three-hole transverse flute)
• Xitende (large gourd-resonated braced bow)
• Mohambi (ten-slat xylophone)
• Voices
Marks will be allocated as follows:
• Features = 2 marks
• Function = 2 marks
• Instrumentation = 1 mark
TOTAL = 5 marks
[5]
(d) MOHOBELO
• Basotho
Features
• A song-dance style practised by the Basotho people
• Performed by men
• Three main movements occur:
• Bohobela (high kicks)
• Molapo (leaps and twists)
• Phethola letsoho (hand movements)
Function
• Traditional ceremony
• Used for special occasions:
• Swearing in of new chief
• To honour the chief
• For entertainment during the chief's ceremonial procedures
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Instrumentation
• Drums
• Clapping
• Voices
Marks will be allocated as follows:
• Features = 2 marks
• Function = 2 marks
• Instrumentation = 1 mark
TOTAL = 5 marks
[5]
(e) ISITSHIKIZA
• Ndebele
Features
• A Ndebele ceremonial song-dance
• Performed by both women and men (but mostly by men)
• Women do not raise their feet above the knees
Function
• Performed for traditional ceremonies
• To honour the king
• Performed to entertain the king
• Warriors re-enact war stories
Instrumentation
• Clapping
• Voices
Marks will be allocated as follows:
• Features = 2 marks
• Function = 2 marks
• Instrumentation = 1 mark
TOTAL = 5 marks
[5]
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QUESTION 19
Drumming
• Is derived from speech rhythm and therefore enhances communication within a
community
• Guides the dancing
• Rhythms imitate spoken text and as a result reinforces cultural bonds
• Focuses on cooperation rather than individualistic performance
• Invites the ancestors into the ritual/ceremony
Dance movements
• Have non-verbal meaning which enhances communication
• Give a community a sense of belonging and solidarity
• Spontaneity of performance creates an impression of immediate, on-the-spot
creation of dance
• Preserves the community and unifies the audience and the performer
1 mark for each correct fact = 5 marks
Drumming 3 marks + Dance 2 marks OR
Drumming 2 marks + Dance 3 marks [5]
QUESTION 20
Origins – political landscape – Sophiatown:
• People forced to work in the city due to the Black Land Act, 1913 (Act 27 of 1913)
• Early 1960s in the townships – Sophiatown new urban lifestyles of South Africa's
black city dwellers
• Loneliness of being away from the family – entertainment found at local shebeens
• Sophiatown: legal status as a 'freehold' or multicultural area where new music
develops
• Sophiatown attracted the most adventurous performers of the new musical forms,
and became a hotbed of the rapidly developing black musical culture
• Radio used to spread propaganda and force a particular culture onto people
• Radio only played American and Western music
• Black musicians were forced to censor their own lyrics to receive airplay
• The music was produced to make quick cash (pop music of that era)
Any 5 facts for 5 marks
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Style characteristics:
• Influenced by the earlier styles of marabi and kwela (a fusion between marabi and
kwela)
• The cyclic structure of marabi met with traditional dance styles such as the
traditional Zulu indlamu
• Mbaqanga keeps the dance-like stylistic characteristics but presents a more
powerful sound and harder driving beat than kwela and other dance genres
• The use of Western instruments allowed mbaqanga to develop into a South African
version of jazz
• The mbaqanga sound indicated a mix between Western instrumentation and South
African vocal style
• A typical mbaqanga song begins with a brief improvised introduction featuring a
rhythmically ambiguous line from a solo guitar
• A four-bar sequence of chords, on which the entire piece is based, is set by the
drums and bass guitar
• Chord progressions: I – IV – I6/4 – V or I – IV – V – I
• Close harmonies based on the female vocal style of the Mahotella Queens
• Repetitive music themes
• Call and response used in the vocal passages, as well as between voice and
instrument
• Call and response used between the lead vocalist and backing vocalist(s)
• Bass lines play an important role in mbaqanga songs, because they do not only
provide the harmonic framework, but often repeat rhythmic and melodic ideas found
in the vocal lines
• Lyrics: in the vernacular (various African languages)
• Instrumentation: bass, drums, electric guitar, vocalist(s)/ensemble, electronic organ,
brass, saxophone
• Vocalisations, e.g. crepitations and ululations included
Any 5 facts for 5 marks
Songs and artists
• Umjomela: Makgonatsohle Band
• Bulugwe lami: Cool Crooners
• Wamuhle: Soul Brothers
• Pata Pata: Miriam Makeba
Any 2 songs with corresponding artists = 2 marks
The essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Origins 1 mark for each correct fact 5
Style characteristics 1 mark for each correct fact 5
Songs and artists 1 mark for each correct fact 2
• Excellent = 3 marks
• Good = 2 marks
Logical presentation and structure 3
• Average = 1½ marks
• Weak = ½ mark
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION E: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 120
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