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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MUSIC P1
NOVEMBER 2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
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Music Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November 2021 Memo (English)
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NSC November Exam 2021
Questions in this paper
- Question 1Notation, Rhythm & Metre15 marks
- Question 2Harmony, Chords & Composition30 marks
- Question 3Harmony, Chords & Composition30 marks
- Question 4Harmony, Chords & Composition15 marks
- Question 5Music Technology & Presentation Skills10 marks
- Question 6Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]15 marks
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SECTION A: THEORY OF MUSIC (COMPULSORY) (90 minutes)
Answer QUESTION 1
AND QUESTION 2.1 OR 2.2 OR 2.3
AND QUESTION 3.1 OR 3.2
AND QUESTION 4.1 OR 4.2.
QUESTION 1 (25 minutes)
Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
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1.1 How fast should this extract be performed? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate
block.
Answer:
Moderately fast and Very lively and As fast as humanly
with passion with energy possible and with spirit
1 mark (1)
1.2 What type of scale is formed by the notes in the upper part of bars 1 to 3?
Answer: Pentatonic 1 mark (1)
1.3 Name the interval at (a) according to type and distance.
Answer: Minor 7th 1 mark
No ½ marks (1)
1.4 Notate the inversion of the interval at (b).
Answer:
1 mark
No ½ marks
(Any note value is acceptable) (1)
1.5 Name the triad at (c) according to type and position.
Answer: Major, Root position ½ + ½ = 1 mark (1)
1.6 Write the triad at (c) in the alto clef in first inversion in close position. Use minims.
Answer: Four optional answers
Clef = ½ mark
Notes = ½ mark (1)
1.7 Comment on the key(s) of this piece.
Answer:
The piece starts in E minor and ends in G major
The piece moves through the following keys: E minor, D major, G major,
C major and Eb major
The key signature indicates E minor or G major
Can be considered as extended tonality as several keys are present
ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
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1.8 Compare the textures in bars 6 to 8 with those used in bars 9 to 10 and
comment.
Answer:
Bars 6 to 8 Bars 9 to 10
Two-layered linear, thin texture Block chords, thick texture
Transparent (texture) Chordal texture
Treble melody together with a single Melody in treble voice with chordal
bass line accompaniment accompaniment
Polyphonic (rudimentary) Homophonic
Any ONE comparison = 1 mark (1)
1.9 Identify the rhythmic feature used at (V).
Answer: Syncopation/accents on the weak beat 1 mark (1)
1.10 Rewrite (W) in the corresponding compound time. Insert the new time signature.
Ensure that the music sounds the same.
Answer:
½ ½ ½ ½
Correct time signature = ½ mark
Notation ½ mark per beat = 1½ marks (2)
1.11 Insert the correct time signature in the space provided at (X) on the score.
Answer:
1 mark
No ½ marks
(No penalisation for an answer in the treble clef only) (1)
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1.12 Write a variation of the motive at (Y). Do NOT write a sequence.
(Y)
Concept answer(s):
Accept any correct variation = 2 marks
Minus ½ mark per notation error (2)
1.13 Rewrite (Z) with an alternative rhythmic grouping. Do NOT change the sound of
the music.
Answer:
1 mark (1)
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QUESTION 2 (25 minutes)
Answer QUESTION 2.1 OR QUESTION 2.2 OR QUESTION 2.3
2.1 Complete the opening below to form a twelve-bar melody in ternary form for
any single-line melodic instrument of your choice. Name the instrument and
supply a suitable tempo indication. Add dynamic and articulation indications in
appropriate places.
Concept answer: Instrument: Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute/Trumpet/Violin, etc.
Tempo: Moderato/Allegretto, etc.
OR
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2.2 Complete the opening below to form a twelve-bar melody in ternary form for
any single-line melodic instrument of your choice. Name the instrument and
supply a suitable tempo indication. Add dynamic and articulation indications at
appropriate places.
Concept answer: Instrument: Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute/Trumpet/Violin, etc.
Tempo: Moderato/Allegretto, etc.
The melody will be marked according to the criteria below:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Form and cadential points 1 mark per phrase x 3 3
Correctness
Note stems, beats per bar, Minus ½ mark per error up to 2 marks 2
accidentals, spacing, grouping
Excellent
Coherent and musical; phrases imaginatively
define the form; opening motive innovatively
9–10
continued; successful use of key; melodic shape
and range masterfully handled; creative
Quality approach to choice of pitches and rhythm
- Quality of melody and Good
suitability for chosen Correct and musical; phrases clearly indicate
instrument 7–8 the form; opening motive sensibly continued;
stable key; melodic shape and range satisfying;
- Appropriate tempo, articulation choice of pitches and rhythm accurate 10
and dynamic indications Average
enhance the quality of the Musically not convincing; phrases not all clear;
answer 4–6 opening motive not well utilised; key unstable;
- Musicality melodic shape and range suspect; choice of
pitches and rhythm unimaginative
Not acceptable
No musical sense; no sense of phrasing;
0–3
opening motive ignored; no sense of key; no
melodic shape; pitches and rhythm random
TOTAL Markers may use ½ marks 15 [15]
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2.3 Complete the opening below in solfa notation to form a twelve-bar melody in
ternary form for voice. Name the voice type and supply a suitable tempo
indication. Add dynamic indications at appropriate places. Do NOT add lyrics.
Concept answer: Voice: Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Baritone/Bass
Tempo: Moderato/Allegretto, etc.
The melody will be marked according to the following criteria:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Form and cadential
1 mark per phrase x 3 3
points
Correctness
Solfa notation, colons, Minus ½ mark per error up to 2 marks 2
semi-colons and dashes
Excellent
Coherent and musical; phrases imaginatively define the
9–10 form; opening motive innovatively continued; successful
use of key; melodic shape masterfully handled; creative
Quality approach to choice of pitches and rhythm
- Quality of melody and Good
suitability of range Correct and musical; phrases clearly indicate the form;
7–8
opening motive sensibly continued; stable key; melodic
- Appropriate tempo and shape satisfying; choice of pitches and rhythm accurate 10
dynamic indications
Average
enhance the quality of Musically not convincing; not all phrases clear; opening
the answer 4–6
motive not well utilised; key unstable; melodic shape is
- Musicality suspect; choice of pitches and rhythm unimaginative
Not acceptable
No musical sense; no sense of phrasing; opening
0–3
motive ignored; no sense of key; no melodic shape;
pitches and rhythm random
TOTAL Markers may use ½ marks 15 [15]
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QUESTION 3 (10 minutes)
Answer QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2.
3.1 Study the extract below and answer the questions.
A: I
A: IV6
A: IVb
3.1.1 Figure the chords at (a) to (h) on the score using Roman numerals,
e.g. E: viio6/viiob.
Answer: See score 1 mark per chord = 8 marks
Minus ½ mark if inversion is incorrect (8)
3.1.2 Name the final cadence and figure the last chord at (j) on the score.
Answer: Interrupted cadence = 1 mark
See score = 1 mark (2)
3.1.3 Name the types of non-chordal notes at (i) to (iv).
Antwoord: (i) Suspension = 1 punt
(ii) Passing note = 1 punt
(iii) Anticipation = 1 punt
(iv) (Upper) Auxiliary note = 1 punt (4)
3.1.4 Explain the G# in bar 3.
Answer:
Chromatic note in D major
Leading note of A major
Leading note of the dominant/relative key
Chromatic passing note
Part of secondary dominant (Vb/V)
Any ONE = 1 mark (1)
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3.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions.
3.2.1 Identify the chords (a) to (h) and write chord symbols in the spaces above the
chords, e.g. Bb/D.
Answer: See score 1 mark per chord = 8 marks
Minus ½ mark if inversion is incorrect (8)
3.2.2 Name the cadence which is formed at (Z) and write the chord symbol at (j) on
the score.
Answer: Plagal cadence = 1 mark
See score = 1 mark (2)
3.2.3 Name the types of non-chordal notes at (i) to (iv).
Answer: (i) (Lower) Auxiliary note = 1 punt
(ii) Anticipation = 1 punt
(iii) Passing note = 1 punt
(iv) Suspension = 1 punt (4)
3.2.4 Comment on the tenor part in bar 8 at (X).
Answer: Chromatic passage
Contains syncopation
Quavers create a forward drive Any ONE = 1 mark (1)
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QUESTION 4 (30 minutes)
Answer EITHER QUESTION 4.1 OR QUESTION 4.2.
4.1 4.1.1 Complete the following harmonic progression in four parts by
inserting a passing second inversion pattern.
1 mark per chord = 3 marks
Minus ½ mark per error up to a
maximum of 1 mark per chord (3)
4.1.2 Complete the four-part vocal harmonisation below by adding the
alto, tenor and bass parts.
Concept answer:
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The harmonisation will be marked according to the criteria below:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Correctness Minus ½ mark per error but not more
11
Notation, doubling, spacing, voice leading than 1 mark per chord
Chord progression 1 mark between each pair of chords
9
Choice of chords, correct use of cadence (except between bars 4 and 5)
Quality Excellent = 3½–4 marks
Musicality, non-chordal notes, awareness Good = 2½–3 marks
4
of style, creativity, e.g. use of cadential 6/4 Average = 1½–2 marks
and/or a sequence Weak = 0–1 marks
Note to marker:
Mark out of 24 must not contain a 24 (÷ 2)
½ mark
TOTAL 12 (12)
[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.
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4.2 4.2.1 Complete the harmonic progression below by filling in chords in the
bass clef. Use minims.
1 mark per chord = 5 marks
Minus ½ mark per error up to a maximum of 1 mark per chord (5)
4.2.2 Complete the piece below by adding appropriate harmonic
material. Continue in the style suggested by the given material in
bars 1 to 4.
Concept answer:
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Music/P1 14 DBE/November 2021
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The answer will be marked according to the criteria below:
DESCRIPTION MARK ALLOCATION
Chord progression 1 mark between each pair of chords
7
Choice of chords, correct use of cadence (except between bars 8 and 9)
Correctness Minus ½ mark per error but not more
9
Notation, spacing, voice leading than 1 mark per chord
Excellent = 3½–4 marks
Quality
Good = 2½–3 marks
Musicality, non-chordal notes, awareness 4
Average = 1½–2 marks
of style, creativity, e.g. use of accidentals
Weak = 0–1 marks
Note to marker:
Mark out of 20 must not contain a (20 ÷ 2)
½ mark
TOTAL 10 (10)
[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 chord symbols as such.
TOTAL SECTION A: 60
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Music/P1 15 DBE/November 2021
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SECTIONS B, C, D, E: GENERAL MUSIC KNOWLEDGE (90 minutes)
Note to marker: One mark will be allocated for each correct fact. Candidates must be
credited for any correct answer not given in this marking guideline.
SECTION B: GENERAL (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 5
Answer:
5.1 5.1.1 C
5.1.2 D
5.1.3 B
5.1.4 C
4x1 (4)
5.2 Original creative output (music composition/songs/merchandise etc.) owned by
the composer/artist
1 mark (1)
5.3 They protect the rights of authors, composers and music publishers
They administer the copyright of the member's music
They issue licenses to music users, e.g. schools, concert halls, shopping
centres, etc.
They collect license fees
They distribute the royalty payments to members
They administer a pension fund for members
They organise competitions
They commission new works
TWO correct facts (2)
5.4 The royalties that are paid to composers/authors/publishers when their
recorded music or cover version/remix is copied and sold as a hardcopy or
online, e.g. CD, Mp3, digital downloads (streaming)
OR
In order to produce a recorded music product, mechanical or digital, a
license fee must be payed – this is referred to as the mechanical rights
1 mark (1)
5.5 Obtain permission from the copyright owner to use their material
Pay a license fee to the composer's collection agency
2 marks (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 10
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Music/P1 16 DBE/November 2021
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SECTION C: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM)
Note to marker: Although the marking guideline is in bullet form the learners may
answer in full sentences.
QUESTION 6
Answer:
6.1 6.1.1 D
6.1.2 D
6.1.3 C
6.1.4 B
6.1.5 A
5x1 (5)
6.2 6.2.1 C
6.2.2 D
6.2.3 B
6.2.4 A
4x1 (4)
6.3 Answer:
6.3.1 Tshikona
Performed during important occasions, e.g. installation of a new king, or
commemoration of the death of a king
Performed by both men and women
Men play pipes and women play drums
Each pipe is assigned its own pitch
Singing accompanied by traditional vhaVenda instruments, e.g.
o Mbila mutondo – 21-key xylophone
o Mbila dzamadeza – 27-key lamellophone
o Ngoma – huge pegged drum
THREE correct facts
Only ONE mark for accompanying instruments (3)
OR
6.3.2 Borankana
Used for entertainment during tribal activities and traditional ceremonies
Performed by both young and old men
Women and girls play the role of singers and body percussionists
Uses the Setlhako and Sephuma rhythms
Clapping and leg rattles accompany the singing and dancing
THREE correct facts (3)
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6.3.3 Muchongolo
Singing and dancing used to energise warriors in preparation for war and used
as entertainment after victory
Performed by men (warriors)
Characterised by energetic bursts of high lifting of feet and stomping
Drums are played in polyrhythmic fashion
The voices are accompanied by a traditional ensemble, e.g.
o Xigubu (double-headed drum)
o Ncomone (type of tambourine)
o Xitiringo (three-hole transverse flute)
o Xitende (large gourd-resonated braced bow)
o Mohambi (10-key xylophone)
THREE correct facts
Only ONE mark for accompanying instruments (3)
OR
6.3.4 Mohobelo
Used for entertainment during the chief's ceremonial procedures, e.g.
swearing in of new chief or honouring of the chief
It is performed by men
Three main movements occur, e.g.
o Bohobela (high kicks)
o Molapo (leaps and twists)
o Phethola letsoho (hand movements)
Singing is accompanied by drums with shakers and clapping
THREE correct facts
Only ONE mark for movement (3)
OR
6.3.5 Isitshikiza
Historically performed for the king's pleasure
Warriors re-enact stories through dance during festivals to lift their morale
Nowadays isitshikiza is performed at social gatherings, weddings or first fruits
ceremonies
It was also commonly performed for injelele, a rainmaking ceremony
Danced by both men and women
Powerful stomping of feet on the ground employed
Women do not lift their feet higher than the knees when dancing
Two rhythms are used one after the other to avoid monotony
THREE correct facts (3)
OR
6.3.6 Indlamu
A recreational dance
Danced by both men and women
Stomping movements are executed in unison
The end of the dance indicated by the team moving forward and executing a fall
The leader (igosa) introduces new dance movements
A group of singers/clappers and a drummer form an integral part of the dance
performance
Female voices accompany the female teams, and male voices the male teams
THREE correct facts (3)
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6.4 Answer:
The band consists of a leading vocalist and backing vocalists, lead guitar,
bass guitar, keyboard and drums
Organ or synthesised organ sound often added for organ-based vocal
mbaqanga
Guitar driven sound in a purely instrumental mbaqanga
Bass drum mimics the stomping of the indlamu (Zulu dance performance)
The performance usually begins with a short guitar introduction
A call and response is often utilised between the lead vocalist and backing
vocalists (vocal mbaqanga)
The song follows a I-IV-V-I chord cycle
Crepitation is often used
THREE correct facts (3)
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QUESTION 7
Answer:
Dress code
The isicathamiya groups dressed in suits, white shirts, white gloves and shiny black
shoes (reminiscent of the American minstrel singers), with the leader sometimes
dressed in contrasting colours to the group
They may dress in African shirts and white sneakers
1 mark (1)
Stage performance
The actual performance may start offstage, continuing while they enter
The group hums the pitch of the first song
The leader introduces the members of the group
There is waving of hands to greet the audience
The leader initiates the song and the group then responds (call and response)
Usually the beginning of the song is sung with the group standing still under the
instruction of the leader in a makwaya (choral) setting
As the song progresses the leader will give the first dance steps and the group
follows and incorporates leg movements (isteps/ukucothoza) with their body
movements synchronised to the song
During the performance the group uses crepitations to evoke excitement in the
audience
The audience responds with ululations to show appreciation and affirmation
FOUR correct facts (4)
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QUESTION 8
Answer:
Music is a social activity in which everyone participates
Music highlights African values such as co-operation and unity (Ubuntu)
Used at celebration rituals (birth, rites of passage, marriage, death), e.g.
o In some cultures a song is composed for a child at birth which is used
throughout their lives (at initiation, marriage and death)
Accompany work (digging, chopping, harvesting), e.g.
o Rhythms created by the physical labour are incorporated into the music that
accompanies the labouring making the work lighter
Praise and commentary (izibongo), e.g.
o Teaching about a person's origins
o Recount and celebrate history
African music combines dance, playing instruments and singing as a cultural ritual
expression
The African drum is the most significant instrument as it is the heart of the
community and reflects their moods and emotions
The beat of the drum keeps the dancers together and dictates the dance patterns
The human body is often used as a percussion instrument through, e.g. clapping
Dance movements are an extension of the rhythms of the music
Dance reflects the sense of unity in community
Music is passed on (mostly orally) from generation to generation and plays an
essential role in binding the community together
EIGHT correct facts [8]
QUESTION 9
Answer:
Izibongo/direto is a type of (self)-praise which a musician recites at the beginning or
in the middle of a song
There may be instrumental accompaniment in the background
The main purpose is to introduce the performer by reciting praise names and
ancestry
Other purposes include, e.g.
o Recalling historical incidents and memorable achievements
o To transmit social consciousness while also entertaining the audience
It is usually spoken in a fast tempo
There is no single, constant 'melodic' sequence, e.g.
o The change in pitch relies on the inflection of speech which then determines the
contour
o The praise poetry can be chanted to a drum beat or intoned a cappella
Call and response is sometimes used where, e.g.
o The poet speaks (calls) a line and the audience responds on cue
Poetic features such as repetition, parallelism and imagery are used
SEVEN correct facts [7]
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QUESTION 10
Answer:
Example of an introduction
Maskanda is a subgenre of Zulu folk music often accompanied on acoustic guitars
using specific techniques and percussive performance sound.
Development of maskanda as a male performance style
Traditional African masculinity required men to work in order to support their
families while women stayed home to take care of the children
Apartheid forced men to leave their home and find work in the cities
In the cities they lived in male-only mining compounds
They started to make music that reminded them of home using instruments (guitar)
which they obtained cheaply in the cities
Western instruments provided new opportunities for musicians
The opportunity to record the music and make some money reinforced the system
of the man being the provider
FOUR correct facts
The influence of umakhweyane/ugubhu (gourd-bow) music
The form and structure of maskanda are derived from umakhweyane performance
practice
The inclusion of izibongo comes from umakhweyane
Tonality is structured around contrasting triads either a semitone or a tone apart as
used in umakhweyane
Specific tuning of maskanda guitar is influenced by the melodic overtones created
on the umakhweyane
The use of the pentatonic scale by umakhweyane forms the basis of maskanda
improvisation
The percussive playing style is reminiscent of umakhweyana music
The guitar in maskanda serves as self-accompaniment to singing just as in
umakhweyana
FIVE correct facts
Artists
Mfaz'Omnyama
Inkunz' Emdaka
Khuzani
ONE/TWO correct answer(s)
Songs/albums
Kuke Kwagijim' Iveni
Umama
Umshado
ONE/TWO correct answer(s)
Up to a maximum of 3 marks for Artists/Songs/Albums
Example of a conclusion
KwaZulu-Natal is rich in maskandi musicians which now includes female bands. They
continue to develop a rich musical repertoire using this style of guitar playing.
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The essay will be marked according to the criteria below:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Maskanda as a male performance
4
style
The influence of umakhweyane/
5
ugubhu (gourd-bow)
Artists and songs/albums 3
Excellent
An introduction, conclusion, with a
= 3 marks
substantial argument in the body of
essay evident.
Good
An introduction, conclusion, with a
= 2-2½ marks
reasonable argument in the body of
essay evident.
Average
An introduction, conclusion, with an
Logical presentation and structure = 1½ marks
insignificant argument in the body of 3
of the essay essay evident.
Below average
An introduction, conclusion with a
= 1 mark
weak argument in the body of essay
evident.
Weak
A single paragraph: A poor attempt = ½ mark
at an essay.
Not acceptable
= 0 marks
Only facts in bullet form.
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION C: 50
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SECTION D: JAZZ
Note to marker: Although the marking guideline is in bullet form the learners may
answer in full sentences.
QUESTION 11
Answer:
11.1 11.1.1 A
11.1.2 A
11.1.3 C
11.1.4 D
11.1.5 B
5 x1 (5)
11.2 (a) Major
(b) Guitar/organ/electronic keyboard
2x1 (2)
11.3 11.3.1 C
11.3.2 A
11.3.3 D
11.3.4 B
4x1 (4)
11.4 Answer:
The band consists of a leading vocalist and backing vocalists, lead guitar,
bass guitar, keyboard and drums
Organ or synthesised organ sound often added for organ-based vocal
mbaqanga
Guitar driven sound in a purely instrumental mbaqanga
Bass drum mimics the stomping of the indlamu (Zulu dance performance)
The performance usually begins with a short guitar introduction
A call and response is often utilised between the lead vocalist and backing
vocalists (vocal mbaqanga)
The song follows a I-IV-V-I chord cycle
Crepitation is often used
FOUR correct facts (4)
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QUESTION 12
Answer:
Mainly influenced by mbaqanga
A mixture of hard-driving blues and wild experimentalism with a unique South
African flavour/character
Combined kwela with more progressive ideas retaining an African-flavoured avant-
garde sound
Influenced by music of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus,
Béla Bartók, Schoenberg, Dollar Brand and Cecil Barnard
Instrumentation of the Big Band retained
Moved away from the arrangements of the typical Big Band style
Freely improvised music not following a set chord structure
Flexibility is stressed in performance
FIVE correct facts [5]
QUESTION 13
Answer:
Local influences
Cape Malay folksong influences exemplified by ghoema-dance which gives his
piano writing its raw energy (Cape minstrel)
Characteristic rhythm of local ghoema drum contributes to the ostinato left-hand
accompanying figure of
Kwela skiffle-like rhythms
Dance band music styles (langarm, two-step)
Punchy syncopated melodic feel of marabi jazz
Melodic imitation of the penny whistle
The use of the three-chord harmonic progressions/cycles found in church hymns
and other styles, e.g. mbaqanga (township jive) as in Mannenberg
Uses traditional music of the amaXhosa and incorporates elements of older San
and Khoi music, e.g. oscillating between tonic and supertonic triads used in the bow
songs of the amaXhosa and amaZulu
FOUR correct facts (4)
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International influences
Modern folksong harmonies of Dutch/European origins
Dance band music styles (swing, boogie, foxtrot, quickstep)
Syncopated feel of ragtime
Humorous character of American minstrel music
Classical piano style
Jazz piano influences of Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk
Sturdy block chords and sentimental harmonies from gospel music
Sufi (Islamic) chanting and drumming
o In slow tempo
o The atmospheric use of the full piano range and pedalling
o Use of minor scale with raised 4th and 7th and flattened 2nd
The Pilgrim compares well with Indonesian orientalism found in piano writing of
North African composers
Soft dynamics and gently-stroked chords portraying sentimental European folk
music
THREE correct facts (3)
Maximum of 1 mark for song or work named (1)
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QUESTION 14
Answer:
Written for solo player with accompanying band
Penny whistle used initially as lead instrument
Saxophone substitutes penny whistle as lead instrument
Accompanied by guitar(s)/banjo and drums initially
Cyclic chord structure
Chord progressions (I – IV – I64 – V or I – IV – V – I)
Moderate to upbeat tempo
Skiffle-like beat with jive/swing rhythms
Weaved a secondary melodic line around the main tune when there is more than
one melodic player
Melodic material developed in improvisation
SEVEN correct facts
Maximum of 2 marks for instrumentation [7]
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QUESTION 15
Answer:
Example of an introduction
Marabi is a piano-based, ragtime-influenced type of dance music with a repeated
harmonic progression
Origins of instruments
Solo 'piano-men' emerged with the rise of American ragtime, Dixieland and jazz in
the 1900s
Owners of entertainment venues bought their own pianos/organs to compete for the
services of popular pianists and organists in order to attract patrons
Influence of brass and fife-and-drum bands of British forces during the Anglo-Boer
war (1899–1902)
TWO correct facts
Instrumentation
Urban Bapedi used brass instruments to play Western tunes
Small ensembles consisting of piano, brass, woodwind, violin, banjo, and drums
emerged in the 1920s and 1930s
The Flying Jazz Queens: voices, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, saxophone and drum kit
The Manhattan Brothers: voices, piano, guitar and clarinet and drum kit
Indunduma (marabi piano vamp style) is incorporated into many traditional songs
by instrumentalists (guitarists and violinists)
THREE correct facts
Style characteristics
Keyboard style (sometimes cheap pedal organs) linked to American jazz, ragtime
and blues, with roots in African tradition
The sound of marabi was intended to draw people's attention and get them dancing
Typical cyclic four-bar progressions were I-IV-I64-V or I-IV-V-I(V) or I-ii6-V-I(V)
The cyclic progressions repeated in varying vamping patterns allowed people to
easily pick up the feel and rhythm of the song
It allowed people to dance for a long time without having to know the song
The lilting melodies and catchy rhythms found their way into the sounds of popular
dance bands
Melodies were influenced by indigenous African hymns, popular songs and African-
American music
Focus was on repeated melody and not improvisation
Rhythms were based on standard patterns reflecting a basic drum pattern
commonly found in Nguni music
Stylistic exchange between rural neo-traditional African music and marabi took
place to create new rhythms and inventive, comical footwork
o Rural dances: amaXhosa mabokwe
o Neo-traditional forms: amaZulu guitar songs of roving abaqhafi 'street cowboys'
o Emerging urban styles: amaXhosa itswari
o AmaXhosa thula ndivile: three-chord harmonic format that serves to signal other
players in the band to tone down for new material to be introduced
FIVE correct facts
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Artist/Band and music example
The Manhattan Brothers: Jikela Emaweni
The Flying Jazz Queens: Langa More
TWO correlating correct facts
Example of a conclusion
Marabi established itself as an original South African jazz style which influenced the
direction of future local jazz.
The essay will be marked according to the criteria below:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Origins of instruments 2
Instrumentation 3
Style characteristics 5
Artist/band and music example 2
Excellent
An introduction, conclusion, with a
= 3 marks
substantial argument in the body of
essay evident.
Good
An introduction, conclusion, with a
= 2-2½ marks
reasonable argument in the body of
essay evident.
Average
An introduction, conclusion, with an
Logical presentation and structure = 1½ marks
insignificant argument in the body 3
of the essay of essay evident.
Below average
An introduction, conclusion with a
= 1 mark
weak argument in the body of
essay evident.
Weak
A single paragraph: A poor attempt = ½ mark
at an essay.
Not acceptable
= 0 marks
Only facts in bullet form.
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION D: 50
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SECTION E: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM)
Note to marker: Although the marking guideline is in bullet form the learners may
answer in full sentences.
QUESTION 16
Answer:
16.1 16.1.1 C
16.1.2 D
16.1.3 D
16.1.4 C
16.1.5 D
5x1 (5)
16.2 An orchestral composition in one movement
Romantic period genre
May be based on a poem, novel, painting, descriptive/programmatic title or
other non-musical source
Uses a traditional form-type (sonata form)
THREE correct facts (3)
16.3 The tone poem always has a specific programme provided by the composer
while the concert overture has a descriptive title and suggested
programmatic content
The tone poem has a free form which follows the programmatic content while
the concert overture usually is in sonata form
The tone poem is usually longer than a concert overture
The tone poem was conceptualized from symphonic music, while the concert
overture has its roots in an opera overture
2 marks (2)
16.4 Showcases virtuosity in a vocal solo performance accompanied by an
orchestra
It has a reflective and contemplative function
It often expresses emotion through music
TWO correct facts (2)
16.5 Italian 1 mark (1)
16.6 The Barber of Seville by Rossini
Carmen by Bizet
La Traviata by Verdi
Madame Butterfly by Puccini
Any ONE opera with correlating composer = 2 marks
Any ONE opera with incorrect composer information = 1 mark
No mark for composer only (2)
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QUESTION 17
Answer:
Structure
Remains within the framework of the classical model of sonata form
Uses clear balanced phrases and themes
Motive writing and development thereof
Orchestra type
Uses a standard classical orchestra
Harmony
Modulation to near related keys (B minor/D Major)
Uses standard common practice (functional) harmonic progressions
Melody
Motivic structure in opening section; typical broken chord figure
Balanced phrases
Texture
Uses mainly a homophonic texture
A glimpse of polyphonic writing
FIVE correct facts
Maximum of 1 mark per item [5]
QUESTION 18
Answer:
General characteristics
Singspiel is a type of opera
Text is in German
A musical and staged dramatic work
A popular form of entertainment
Contains spoken dialogue
THREE correct facts (3)
Storyline essentials
Includes elements of magic,
o fantastical creatures,
o exotic and legendary places
o fairy-tales
Plots are generally comical
Plots are romantic in nature
Exaggerated characterisations of good and evil
THREE correct facts (3)
Musical features
Elaborate and expressive arias
Contrasting strophic and folk-like songs
Ensembles, duets and choruses included
Includes elements of opera seria, opera buffa and bel canto (in some arias)
TWO correct facts (2)
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QUESTION 19
19.1 Answer:
Symphony/sonata/concerto/concert overture/string quartet/chamber music trio
1 mark (1)
19.2 Exposition Recapitulation
May have an introduction Does not have an introduction
Is repeated Is never repeated
Precedes the development Follows the development
Bridge: modulates to dominant/ Bridge: no modulation
relative minor
Second theme: dominant key Second theme: tonic key
Codetta: Coda:
o Short statement to bring the o Larger statement to bring the
section to a satisfactory end movement/work to a
o May include cadence extension satisfactory end
o May include new material
SIX correlating facts (3+3) (6)
[7]
QUESTION 20
Answer:
Example of an introduction
Beethoven's new and original ideas developed and enhanced the symphonic model of
the Classical era.
Structure and form
The programmatic idea influences the resulting overall structure
All the movements are given titles instead of mere tempo indications
Consists of five movements instead of the usual three or four
He added the fourth movement between the conventional third and fourth
movements of a Classical symphony
The third movement moves into the fourth movement, and the fourth movement
moves into the fifth movement without interruption
The uninterrupted flow of the last three movements creates a sense of unity and
continuity creating one long movement (movements 3 to 5)
The conventional form types within the symphonic work were changed to allow for
more freedom of expression
Fourth movement – free (episodic) form allowing freedom for the tone painting of a
storm
Fifth movement – the recurring rondo theme expresses the sentiments of the
shepherds and the mood of thankfulness
SIX correct facts
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Instrumentation/orchestration
He added more instruments to the orchestra to enhance orchestral colour
Added piccolo plays shrill high notes to create terror and tension
Added two trombones to add strength and intensity to the climax of the storm
The cello quintuplet figures and double bass quadruplets create a continuous
rumbling in the storm
The timpani tremolo represents the character of thunder
The use of the flute playing softly and gently as a link to the fifth movement
suggests a return to the pastoral setting after the storm
Alpine horn call depicted by the call and echo of the clarinet and horn at the
beginning of the fifth movement re-establishes the calm, pastoral mood
THREE correct facts
Maximum of 2 marks for instrument additions
Dynamics
His use of dynamics helps to portray the programmatic content
o A wide dynamic range in his fourth movement from pp-raindrops to ff-thunder
strokes
o pp-tremolo on the timpani at the start of the fourth movement indicating the
beginning of the storm
o sf used at the climax of the storm
o The fifth movement ends pianissimo followed by two thunderous fortissimo
chords to end off the symphony
THREE correct facts
Example of a conclusion
Beethoven's innovations to the symphonic model continue to inspire composers of the
symphony.
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The essay will be marked according to the criteria below:
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION
Structure and form 6
Instrumentation/orchestration 3
Dynamics 3
Excellent
An introduction, conclusion, with a
= 3 marks
substantial argument in the body of
essay evident.
Good
An introduction, conclusion, with a
= 2-2½ marks
reasonable argument in the body of
essay evident.
Average
An introduction, conclusion, with an
= 1½ marks
Logical presentation and insignificant argument in the body of
essay evident. 3
structure of the essay
Below average
An introduction, conclusion with a
= 1 mark
weak argument in the body of essay
evident.
Weak
A single paragraph: A poor attempt at = ½ mark
an essay.
Not acceptable
= 0 marks
Only facts in bullet form.
TOTAL 15 [15]
TOTAL SECTION E: 50
GRAND TOTAL: 120
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