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GRADE 12
MUSIC P2
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
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Music Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC Supplementary 2016 Memo (English)
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NSC Supplementary Exam 2016
Questions in this paper
- Question 1Aural Skills (Musicianship)6 marks
- Question 2Harmony, Chords & Composition4 marks
- Question 3Aural Skills (Musicianship)10 marks
- Question 4Western Art Music (WAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [WAM]16 marks
- Question 5Jazz — General Knowledge & Set Works [Jazz]17 marks
- Question 6Indigenous African Music (IAM) — General Knowledge & Set Works [IAM]8 marks
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Music/P2 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A (Aural) (10)
SECTION B (Recognition) (12)
SECTION C (Form) (8)
2. QUESTION 1, QUESTION 2, QUESTION 3 and QUESTION 7 are compulsory.
3. Answer QUESTION 4 (Western Art Music (WAM)) OR QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) OR
QUESTION 6 (Indigenous African Music (IAM)).
4. Write all your answers on this question paper. Use a pencil for music notation
and blue or black ink for the other answers.
5. This examination will be written while candidates are listening to a CD.
6. The music teacher of the centre must conduct the examination in the presence
of the invigilator.
7. The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough
work. The candidate may remove this page.
8. Candidates may not have access to any musical instrument for the duration of
the examination.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PERSON OPERATING THE SOUND EQUIPMENT
1. The instructions for the music teacher appear in frames.
2. Each musical extract (track) must be played the number of times specified on
the question paper.
3. Allow adequate time between tracks to offer candidates time to think and write
their answers before playing the next track.
4. The number of the track must be announced clearly each time before it is
played.
5. If a school offers more than one stream (Western Art Music (WAM), JAZZ,
Indigenous African Music (IAM)), the following guidelines must be followed:
• Each stream must write the examination in a separate venue.
• Each venue must be equipped with suitable sound equipment.
• Each venue must have its own CD with musical extracts.
• An invigilator must be present in each venue.
• The tracks have to be played as follows:
- WAM candidates: Tracks 1–20 and Tracks 36–39
- JAZZ candidates: Tracks 1–10 Tracks 21–26 and Tracks 36–39
- IAM candidates: Tracks 1–10 and Tracks 27–39
6. A battery-powered CD player must be available in case of a power failure.
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Music/P2 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
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MARKING GRID
SECTION A: AURAL TOTAL MARKER MODERATOR
QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY) 6
QUESTION 2 (COMPULSORY) 4
SUBTOTAL 10
SECTION B: RECOGNITION TOTAL MARKER MODERATOR
QUESTION 3 (COMPULSORY) 4
AND
QUESTION 4 (WAM) 8
OR
QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) 8
OR
QUESTION 6 (IAM) 8
SUBTOTAL 12
SECTION C: FORM TOTAL MARKER MODERATOR
QUESTION 7 (COMPULSORY) 8
SUBTOTAL 8
GRAND TOTAL 30
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Note to marker: Candidates must be credited for any correct answers not given in the
memorandum.
SECTION A: AURAL
QUESTION 1
Play Track 1 TWICE in succession.
1.1 Listen to the melodic and rhythmic phrase. Notate the rhythm of the missing notes
in bars 3–41 below.
Play Track 1 TWICE. Pause for 30 seconds in between.
Answer:
1 mark per beat = 3 marks
(minus ½ mark per mistake up to a maximum of 1 mark per beat) (3)
Play Track 2 TWICE in succession.
1.2 Listen to the extract from Menuet in G by Mozart. Fill in the missing pitches that
correspond with the music that you hear.
Answer:
½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½
½ mark per beat = 3 marks
(the entire beat must be correct for ½ mark)
(3)
Play Track 2 ONCE more.
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QUESTION 2
Play Track 3 ONCE to provide a general overview.
Listen to the extract from Think of Me (Phantom of the Opera) while you follow the vocal
score. Answer the questions that follow.
Answer:
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Play Track 4 TWICE.
2.1 Name the interval at 2.1 (in the vocal part) in bar 3, e.g. Major 2nd.
Answer:
Perfect octave/8th
Perfect octave/8th = 1 mark
Octave only = no mark (1)
Play Track 5 TWICE.
2.2 Name the cadence at 2.2 in bars 7 and 8.
Answer:
Imperfect (cadence)
Imperfect (cadence) = 1 mark (1)
Play Track 6 TWICE.
2.3 This extract starts in bar 9. At 2.3 in bar 11 you will hear a non-chordal note in
the vocal line.
2.3.1 Notate this note on the score.
Answer:
The note E (1)
2.3.2 Name the type of non-chordal note.
Answer:
Suspension
Notated note = 1 mark
Suspension = 1 mark (1)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 10
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Music/P2 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
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SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS
QUESTION 3: GENERAL LISTENING (COMPULSORY)
Study the items in COLUMN A in QUESTION 3.1–3.4 for two minutes.
Note to marker: if a candidate selected more than two items at a question, only the
first two items must be marked.
Play Track 7 TWICE.
3.1 Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 7. Make a cross (X) in
TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:
COLUMN A Track 7
Ragtime
Idiophone X
Trombone
Cyclic chord structure X
Trumpet X
Pentatonic
Any 2 = 2 marks (2)
Play Track 8 TWICE.
3.2 Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 8. Make a cross (X) in
TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:
COLUMN A Track 8
Anacrusis X
Allegro
Homophonic X
Accelerando
Polyphonic
Pizzicato X
Any 2 = 2 marks (2)
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Play Track 9 TWICE.
3.3 Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 9. Make a cross (X) in
TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:
COLUMN A Track 9
Alto
Aerophone
Ostinato X
American Jazz
Idiophone X
Synthesiser X
Any 2 = 2 marks
(2)
Play Track 10 TWICE.
3.4 Mark TWO items in COLUMN A that relate to Track 10. Make a cross (X) in
TWO appropriate blocks.
Answer:
COLUMN A Track 10
Chorus X
Polyphonic
Alla marcia X
Pedal point X
Big Band
Tranquillo
Any 2 = 2 marks (2)
(8 ÷ 2) [4]
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Music/P2 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
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Answer QUESTION 4 (WAM) OR QUESTION 5 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 6 (IAM).
QUESTION 4: WAM
4.1 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 11 ONCE.
4.1.1 Identify the composer and title of this work.
Answer:
Composer: (Felix) Mendelssohn
Title: Hebrides Overture or Fingal's Cave
Mendelssohn = 1 mark
Hebrides Overture or Fingal's Cave = 1 mark for either answer
Only Overture = No marks (2)
Play Track 12 TWICE.
4.1.2 Which melodic compositional technique is heard in the violas and
bassoons at the beginning of this extract?
Answer:
• Sequence
• Repetition
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
Play Track 13 TWICE.
4.1.3 Which ONE of the following terms best describes the melodic
material of the strings and flutes in this extract? Make a cross (X) in
the appropriate block.
Cantabile Arpeggios Chromatic Diatonic
Answer:
Chromatic
Chromatic = 1 mark (1)
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Play Track 14 TWICE.
4.1.4 Give a suitable Italian term to describe the dynamic level of the
melodic line in this extract.
Answer:
• Fortissimo (ff)
• Forte (f)
• Crescendo
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
4.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 15 ONCE.
4.2.1 Identify the genre of this music.
Answer:
• Opera
• Duet
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark
Aria = no mark (1)
4.2.2 Name the characters who sing in this extract.
Answer:
• Papageno
• Papagena
Papageno = 1 mark
Papagena = 1 mark (2)
Play Track 16 ONCE.
4.2.3 Write down a suitable Italian term to describe the change of tempo
towards the end of this extract.
Answer:
• Ritardando
• Ritenuto
• Allargando
Ritardando/ Ritenuto/Allargando = 1 mark
Any other correct term will also be accepted (1)
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Play Track 17 ONCE.
4.2.4 Choose the word that best describes the articulation applied in the
accompaniment of this extract. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate
block
Staccato Leggiero Pizzicato Vivace
Answer:
Staccato
Staccato = 1 mark (1)
4.3 Listen to TWO extracts from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 which will be
played twice each and answer the questions.
Play Track 18 TWICE.
4.3.1 This extract begins with a solo woodwind instrument which is
followed by a solo brass instrument. Name each of these
instruments.
Answer:
Woodwind instrument: Clarinet
Brass instrument: Horn (French Horn)
Woodwind instrument: Clarinet = 1 mark
Brass instrument: Horn (French Horn = 1 mark (2)
4.3.2 Identify the movement from which this extract is taken.
Answer:
Fifth movement
Fifth movement = 1 mark (1)
Play Track 19 TWICE.
4.3.3 Identify the movement from which this extract is taken.
Answer:
First movement
First movement = 1 mark (1)
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Play Track 20 TWICE.
4.3.4 Choose the time signature of this extract. Make a cross (X) in the
appropriate block.
Answer:
= 1 mark
(1)
4.3.5 Mark the character or mood of this extract in COLUMN A. Make a
cross (X) in the appropriate block.
COLUMN A Track 20
Lento
Tranquillo
Agitato
Maestoso X
Answer:
Maestoso
Maestoso = 1 mark (1)
16÷2 = [8]
OR
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QUESTION 5: JAZZ
5.1 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 21 ONCE.
5.1.1 With which of the following terms would you associate this extract?
Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block. (1)
Marabi Mbaqanga Jazz in exile
Answer:
Jazz in exile
Jazz in exile = 1 mark
5.1.2 Write down the title of this work. (1)
Answer:
Mra
Mra = 1 mark
5.1.3 Name TWO artists associated with this extract. (2)
Answer:
• Chris McGregor
• Louis Moholo
• Dudu Pukwana
• Mongezi Feza
Any two correct answers = 2 marks
Play Track 22 TWICE.
5.1.4 A repetitive rhythmic drive is heard in this extract. Which
instrument(s) are heard in this regard? Make a cross (X) in the
appropriate block.
Instrument(s) Track 22
Horn section, bass and piano
Cymbals, bass and piano X
Piano only
Answer:
Cymbals, bass and piano
Cymbal, bass and piano = 1 mark
(1)
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5.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 23 ONCE.
5.2.1 Identify the South African jazz style.
Answer:
Kwela
Penny-whistle Jive
Any correct answer = 1 mark (1)
5.2.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 5.2.1.
Answer:
• Prominent melodic instrument (usually the penny whistle or
saxophone or both)
• Township jive rhythm
• Skiffle-like beat
Any two correct answers = 2 marks (2)
5.2.3 Name ONE artist associated with this extract.
Answer:
• Elias Lerole
• Lemmy Mabaso
• Spokes Mashiyane
Any correct answer = 1 mark (1)
5.2.4 Name the title of the work.
Answer:
• See You Later, Little Lemmy
See You Later, Little Lemmy = 1 mark (1)
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5.3 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 24 ONCE.
5.3.1 Identify the South African jazz style.
Answer:
• Mbaqanga
• Afro-soul
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark
5.3.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 5.3.1.
Answer:
• Continuous repetition of music material above a rhythmic
ostinato
• A mix of Western instrumentation and South African vocal style
• Cyclic chord structure – similar to marabi
• Instrumental approach (bass and keyboards) particular to
Mbaqanga
• Call and response
Any TWO correct answers = 2 marks (2)
5.3.3 Name the female vocalist associated with this extract.
Answer:
• Miriam Makeba
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
Play Track 25 ONCE.
5.3.4 Describe how the call-and-response technique is used in this
extract.
Answer:
The lead singer initiates the vocal material (call) and the backing
vocalists respond with new vocal material
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
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Play Track 26 ONCE.
5.3.5 With which of the following items do you associate this extract?
Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Riff Electric organ Polyphonic
Answer:
Riff
Riff = 1 mark (1)
(16 ÷ 2) [8]
OR
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QUESTION 6: IAM
6.1 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 27 ONCE.
6.1.1 Identify the South African style. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate
block.
Marabi Mbaqanga Isicathamiya
Answer:
Mbaqanga
Mbaqanga = 1 mark (1)
6.1.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 6.1.1.
Answer:
• The continuous repetition of musical material over an ostinato
rhythm
• Use of repetitive guitar melodic riffs
• Interweaving of the 2 guitar lines
Any two correct answers = 2 marks (2)
Play Track 28 ONCE.
6.1.3 Name the artist/group with whom you associate this song.
Answer:
Mahotella Queens or any female Mbaqanga group
Any female Mbaqanga group = 1 mark (1)
6.2 Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Play Track 29 ONCE.
6.2.1 With which type of song do you associate the extract? Make a
cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Wedding song Funeral song Struggle song War song
Answer:
Struggle song
Struggle song = 1 mark (1)
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Play Track 30 ONCE.
6.2.2 With which type of song do you associate the extract? Make a cross (X)
in the appropriate block. (1)
Lullaby Celebration song Initiation song Work song
Answer:
Lullaby
Lullaby = 1 mark
Play Tracks 31 and 32 TWICE in succession.
6.2.3 Listen to the TWO tracks which will be played TWICE in succession.
Complete the table below. Identify the voice type, compositional
technique and percussion instrument used in each track.
Answer:
Track 31 Track 32
Voice type • SAT • Male voices
• Solo and group • Solo and group
singing singing
Compositional • Call and response • Call and response
technique • Repetition • Repetition
Percussion • Drums • Various drums
instrument • Shakers • Body percussion
• Crepitation (hand clapping)
ONE answer per block - 6÷2=3 (3)
6.3 Listen to the following extract and answer the questions.
Play Track 33 ONCE.
6.3.1 Identify the chordophone that you hear in the introduction of this
extract.
Answer:
• Lesiba
• Ugwala
• Makwindi
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark
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6.3.2 Name the voice type of the solo singer who introduces the melody.
Answer:
Tenor
Tenor = 1 mark (1)
6.3.3 Identify the vocal compositional technique used in this extract.
Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Call and Response Ululation Crepitation Imitation
Answer:
Call and Response
Call and Response = 1 mark (1)
6.4 Listen to the following extracts and answer the question.
Play Track 34 and Track 35 TWICE in succession.
Identify TWO instruments in each of the extracts.
Answer:
Track 34 Track 35
Instruments Guitar (plucked sound) Horns/Lenaka
Concertina Electric guitars
Drumkit Shakers
Bass guitar Traditional drums
Male voice
Instruments: 2x2 = 4 marks (4)
(16 ÷ 2) [8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 12
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SECTION C: FORM
QUESTION 7
Read and study the questions for ONE minute.
Play Track 36 ONCE.
Listen to the following piece while you study the score.
Answer:
ROMANCE
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7.1 Name the overall form of this work.
Answer:
Ternary form
ABA form
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
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7.2 Motivate your answer to QUESTION 7.1 by indicating the main sections on
the score. Write capital letters above the staff.
Answer:
Section Bar numbers
A 1–16
B 17–32
A 33–48
1 mark for each correct section = 3 marks (3)
7.3 Name the main key of the work in bars 1–16.
Answer:
E minor
E minor = 1 mark (1)
7.4 To which key does the work modulate (change key) in bar 17?
Answer:
E major/Tonic major
E Major/Tonic major = 1 mark
Play Track 37 ONCE.
7.5 Which compositional technique is used in the bass part in bars 1–5?
Answer:
• Pedal point
• Repetition of the bass note
• Sustaining of the root note of the triad
Any ONE correct answer = 1 mark (1)
Play Track 38 ONCE.
7.6 The track starts in bar 27. Name the cadence in bars 30–32.
Answer:
Perfect (cadence)
Perfect (cadence) = 1 mark (1)
Play Track 39 ONCE. [8]
TOTAL SECTION C: 8
GRAND TOTAL: 30
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