# Music Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 QP (Eng)

> Grade 12 Music Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015 (English), 15 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Music
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2015
- Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 15

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                             NATIONAL
                        SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                GRADE 12

                         SEPTEMBER 2015

                                MUSIC P2

MARKS:     30                        NAME: _________________________________

TIME:      1½ hours

                                 *MUSDM2*

         This paper consists of 15 pages, including 1 page of manuscript paper.

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2                                  MUSIC P2                                  (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.     This question paper consists of THREE sections:

       SECTION A (Aural)       (10)
       SECTION B (Recognition) (12)
       SECTION C(Form)         (8)

2.     This examination will be written while candidates listen to a CD.

3.     The CD must be played by the music teacher in the presence of the
       invigilator.

4.     Each musical extract (track) must be played the number of times specified on
       the question paper.

5.     Candidates must write their answers on the question paper.

6.     The music teacher must open the CD at least FIVE days prior to the
       examination, in the presence of the invigilator. The CD will then be tried onto
       the CD player that will be used during the examination, in order to check that
       it is functioning properly. The music teacher must also ensure that the sound
       quality and acoustics are acceptable.

7.     The last page of the question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough
       work. It may be removed by the candidate.

8.     Write neatly and legibly.

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                   MUSIC P2                                              3

 SECTION A: AURAL

 QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY)

 TRACK 1 (to be played FOUR times). Wait ONE minute between each repetition.

 1.1    Listen to the rhythmic pattern and fill in the missing note values at bar 2 and
        3 on the music score.

                                                                                            (2)

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4                                    MUSIC P2                    (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

 QUESTION 2 (COMPULSORY)

 TRACK 2 to be played ONCE to give a general overview.

 2.1    Play Track 2 ONCE.

        Fill in the correct time signature on the score.                       (1)

 2.2    Play Track 2 FOUR TIMES. Pause ONE minute between each
        repetition.

        Fill in the missing notation at (a) in bars 8 and 9.                   (3)

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                   MUSIC P2                                               5

 2.3    Play Track 2 ONCE.

        Identify the intervals according to distance and type at (b) in bar 1 and (c)
        in bar 14.

        Answer:        (b):

                       (c):                                                                 (2)

 2.4    Play Track 2 ONCE.

        Name the key, chord and inversion/position that you hear at (d) and (e),
        e.g. F: I6 or F/A.

        Answer:        (d):

                       (e):                                                                 (2)
                                                                                            [8]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION A:           10

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6                                  MUSIC P2                                  (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

 SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS

 QUESTION 3: GENERAL LISTENING (COMPULSORY)

 Identify features of this music by choosing the correct terms. Make a cross (X) in
 the correct boxes.

 3.1    Track 3 (to be played TWICE)

        Idiophones
        Monophonic Texture
        Irregular Rhythms
        Membranophones
        Polyphonic Texture
        Regular Rhythms                                                                    (3)

 3.2    Track 4 (to be played TWICE)

        Melody played by high strings
        Moderato
        Strings and woodwinds
        Andante
        Melody played by low strings
        Strings only                                                                       (3)

 3.3    Track 5 (to be played TWICE)

        Polyphony
        Presto
        Romantic Period
        Moderato
        Homophony
        Baroque Period                                                                     (3)

 3.4    Track 6 (to be played TWICE)

        Synthesizer enhances sound
        African Popular Music
        Marimba and Drum Introduction
        Strings enhances sound
        Afro Jazz
        Keyboard and Drum introduction                                                     (3)
                                                                             (12 ÷ 3)      [4]

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                      MUSIC P2                                            7

 ANSWER QUESTION 4 OR QUESTION 5 OR QUESTION 6.
 QUESTION 4: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM)

 4.1    Track 7 (to be played ONCE)

        4.1.1        Identify the composer and work.

                     Answer:                                                               (2)

        4.1.2        What genre is this music an example of?

                     Answer:                                                               (1)

                     Track 7 (to be played ONCE)

        4.1.3        What compositional technique features prominently in this music?
                     Answer:                                                               (1)

                     Track 7 (to be played TWICE)

        4.1.4        Describe this work with regard to key, tempo and instrumentation.

                     Answer: Key:

                            Tempo:

                     Instrumentation:                                                      (4)

 4.2    Track 8 (to be played ONCE)

        4.2.1    Identify the composer and work.                                           (2)

                 Answer:

        4.2.2    With which style period and genre would you associate this
                 extract?

                 Answer:                                                                   (2)

 4.3    Track 9 (to be played TWICE)

        Identify the terms that you would associate with this extract. Make a cross
        (X) in the appropriate blocks.

        Allegro
        Alto
        Der Holle Rache
        Papagena
        Queen of the Night
        Die Strahlen Der Sonne
        Coloratura Soprano
        Andante                                                                            (4)
                                                                                (16 ÷ 2)   [8]

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8                                      MUSIC P2                                  (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

                                            OR

 QUESTION 5: JAZZ

 5.1    Track 10 (to be played ONCE)

        5.1.1    Identify this work.

                 Answer:                                                                       (1)

        5.1.2    Identify the artist/singer that can be heard in this extract.

                 Answer:                                                                       (1)

                 Track 10 (to be played TWICE)

        5.1.3    Describe this music with regard to style, voice, rhythm and
                 instrumentation.

                 Style:

                 Voice:

                 Rhythm:

                 Instrumentation:                                                              (4)

 5.2    Track 11 (to be played ONCE)

        5.2.1    Identify the artist and work.

                 Answer:                                                                       (2)

                 Track 11 (to be played TWICE)

        5.2.2    Describe the bass-line of this music.

                 Answer:                                                                       (2)

        5.2.3    Identify TWO instruments that make up the rhythm section that
                 plays this music.

                 Answer:                                                                       (2)

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                  MUSIC P2                                             9

 5.3    Track 12 (to be played TWICE)

        Identify the terms that you would associate with this extract. Make a cross
        (X) in the appropriate blocks.

        Saxophone melody
        Hugh Masekela
        Piano lead
        Trumpet melody
        Abdullah Ibrahim
        Organ lead
        Cape Jazz
        Afro Jazz                                                                      (4)
                                                                           (16 ÷ 2)    [8]

                                           OR

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10                                       MUSIC P2                               (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

 QUESTION 6: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM)

 6.1    Track 13 (to be played ONCE)

        6.1.1        Identify the group and title of this song.

                     Answer:                                                                  (2)

                     Track 13 (to be played TWICE)

        6.1.2        Identify THREE characteristics of this music.

                     Answer:

                                                                                              (3)

        6.1.3        Identify the style of this music.

                     Answer:                                                                  (1)

        6.1.4        From which singing style did this type of music originate? Make a
                     cross (X) in the appropriate block.

                             Kwela                       Mbube            Marabi              (1)

 6.2    Track 14 (to be played ONCE.)

        6.2.1        Identify the style of this music.

                     Answer:                                                                  (1)

                     Track 14 (to be played TWICE.)

        6.2.2        Give THREE reasons for your answer in QUESTION 6.2.1.

                     Answer:

                                                                                              (3)

        6.2.3        With which artist would you associate this style?

                     Answer:                                                                  (1)

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                  MUSIC P2                                             11

 6.3    Track 15 (to be played TWICE)

        Identify the terms that you would associate with this extract. Make a cross
        (X) in the appropriate blocks.

        Main instrument is guitar
        Verse and Chorus
        Marabi
        Female backing vocals
        A cappella singing
        Cyclic Structure
        Mbaqanga                                                                          (4)
                                                                             (16 ÷ 2)     [8]

                                                                TOTAL SECTION B:          12

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12                              MUSIC P2           (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

 SECTION C: FORM

 QUESTION 7 (COMPULSORY)

 Read and study the questions for ONE minute.

 Play Track 16 ONCE to provide an overview.

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)            MUSIC P2                        13

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14                                MUSIC P2                                (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

 7.1    Play Track 16 ONCE again.

        Give an analysis of the form of this song by completing the table below.
        Indicate the main sections (for example A, B, etc.), bar numbers and keys.

                SECTION                  BARS                    MAIN KEYS

                                                                           (12 ÷ 3)     (4)

 7.2    Name the form of this piece, for example Binary.

        Answer:                                                                         (1)

 7.3    Play Track 16 ONCE again.

        What compositional technique is used at (A), bars 6–8?

        Answer:                                                                         (1)

 7.4    Name the key and cadence at (B), bars 15–16.

        Answer:                                                                         (1)

 7.5    Play Track 16 ONCE again.

        Identify what type of rhythm is used by the vocalist as well as the band in
        this song.

        Answer:                                                                         (1)

                                                              TOTAL SECTION C:           8
                                                                 GRAND TOTAL:           30

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