MUSIC PAPER 2 GRADE 12 QUESTIONS - NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS NOVEMBER 2021
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- This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Aural (8)
SECTION B: Recognition of Music Concepts (14)
SECTION C: Form Analysis (8) - QUESTION 1, QUESTION 2 and QUESTION 6 are COMPULSORY.
- Also answer QUESTION 3 (Indigenous African Music (IAM)) OR QUESTION 4 (JAZZ) OR QUESTION 5 (Western Art Music (WAM)).
- Write ALL your answers on this question paper. Use a pencil for music notation and blue or black ink for the other answers.
- This examination will be done while candidates are listening to a CD.
- The music teacher of the centre must conduct the examination in the presence of the invigilator.
- The last page of this question paper is manuscript paper intended for rough work. The candidate must NOT remove this page.
- Candidates may NOT have access to any musical instrument for the duration of this examination.
- Candidates must take note of the mark allocation of each question to provide enough information in their answers.
- Write neatly and legibly.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PERSON OPERATING THE SOUND EQUIPMENT
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SECTION A: AURAL (Compulsory)
QUESTION 1
| Play Track 1 TWICE in succession. |
1.1 Notate the rhythm of the missing notes in bars 2 to 3 below. (3)
Play Track 1 TWICE again.
Play Track 2 TWICE in succession.
1.2 Notate the missing notes at (A) and (B). (1)
Play Track 2 again. [4]
QUESTION 2
2.1 Identify the cadences at the end of each of the following TWO extracts.
| Play Track 3 THREE times in succession. |
2.1.1 Cadence: (1)
| Play Track 4 THREE times in succession. |
2.1.2 Cadence: (1)
| Play Track 5 TWICE in succession. |
2.2 Identify TWO prominent compositional techniques in this extract. (2)
2.3 Answer the following questions by making a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
| Play Track 6 ONCE. |
2.3.1 Identify the genre/style of this music extract.
| Bebop | Blues | Ragtime | Dixieland |
(1)
| Play Track 7 ONCE. |
2.3.2 Which term best describes the rhythmic feel in this extract?
| Irregular | Straight | Swing | Polyrhythmic |
(1)
| Play Track 8 ONCE. |
2.3.3 Which term best describes the use of rhythmic texture?
| Irregular rhythm | Polyrhythmic | Monorhythmic | Free rhythm |
(1)
| Play Track 9 ONCE |
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2.3.4 Which ONE of the following describes the time signature?
(1)
(8 ÷ 2) [4]
TOTAL SECTION A: 8
SECTION B: RECOGNITION OF MUSIC CONCEPTS
Answer QUESTION 3 (IAM)
OR QUESTION 4 (JAZZ)
OR QUESTION 5 (WAM).
QUESTION 3: INDIGENOUS AFRICAN MUSIC (IAM)
Listen to the following tracks and answer the questions that follow.
| Play Track 10 TWICE in succession. |
3.1 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 10. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| SATB | |
| Major tonality | |
| Cothoza | |
| TTBB | |
| A cappella | |
| Improvisation | |
| Chord cycle | |
| Izibongo |
(3)
| Play Track 11 TWICE in succession. |
3.2 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 11. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Minor key | |
| Concertina | |
| Single-part texture | |
| Repetitive accompaniment | |
| Ascending melodic sequences | |
| Uhadi accompaniment | |
| Two-chord cycle | |
| Praise poetry |
(3)
| Play Track 12 TWICE in succession. |
3.3 Identify the THREE features (3.3.1 to 3.3.3) heard in this extract.
3.3.1 Vocal technique:
3.3.2 Compositional technique:
3.3.3 Aerophone:(3)
| Play Tracks 13 and 14 in succession. |
3.4 Compare the TWO extracts according the features below. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
| FEATURE | TRACK 13 | TRACK 14 |
| Vocal technique | ||
| Harmony |
(Chords)(4)
| Play Tracks 15 and 16 in succession. |
3.5 Describe ONE feature of the texture and ONE feature of the accompaniment for EACH extract. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Track 15: Texture
Track 15: Accompaniment
Track 16: Texture
Track 16: Accompaniment (4)
| Play Track 17 TWICE. |
3.6
3.6.1 Name the style that you hear in this extract. (1)
3.6.2 Describe the characteristics of direto/izibongo in this extract. (3)
| Play Track 18 ONCE. |
3.6.3 Name SIX instruments of the backing band in this extract. (3)
| Play Track 19 ONCE. |
3.7 Name the style that you hear in this extract. (1)
| Play Track 19 again. |
3.8 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that you associate with the music that you hear. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Vocal scoops | |
| Repeated vocal phrase | |
| Isicathamiya | |
| Singer moves from singing to speaking | |
| Ululation | |
| Izibongo | |
| Female vocal ensemble accompaniment | |
| Ukuvamba by the lead guitar |
(3)
(28 ÷ 2)
[14]
OR
QUESTION 4: JAZZ
Listen to the following tracks and answer the questions that follow.
| Play Track 20 TWICE in succession. |
4.1 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 20. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Muted trumpet plays the melody | |
| Saxophone and trombone play a harmonic vamp | |
| Chord cycle | |
| Blues | |
| Tremolo guitar | |
| Big band | |
| Compound duple | |
| Bebop |
(3)
| Play Track 21 TWICE in succession. |
4.2 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 21. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Idiophones and membranophones | |
| Syncopated melodic line on vibraphone | |
| Irregular accents on the marimba | |
| Piano | |
| String section accompaniment | |
| Melody in major key on electric guitar | |
| Simple triple | |
| Monophonic texture |
(3)
| Play Track 22 TWICE in succession. |
4.3 Describe THREE features (4.3.1 to 4.3.3) heard in this extract.
4.3.1 Instrumental accompaniment:
4.3.2 Introduction:
4.3.3 Texture:
(3)
| Play Tracks 23 and 24 in succession. |
4.4 Compare the TWO extracts according to the music elements below. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
| ELEMENT | TRACK 23 | TRACK 24 |
| Harmony | ||
| Rhythm |
(4)
| Play Tracks 25 and 26 in succession. |
4.5 Describe TWO features of the melody for EACH extract. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Track 25: Melody
Track 26: Melody (4)
| Play Track 27 TWICE. |
4.6
4.6.1 Name the style that you hear in this extract. (1)
4.6.2 Describe the use of melody in this extract. (3)
| Play Track 28 ONCE. |
4.6.3 Describe the function of the clarinet in this extract. (1)
| Play Track 28 again. |
4.6.4 Besides the clarinet, name FOUR other instruments of the backing band in this extract. (2)
| Play Track 29 ONCE. |
4.7 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that you associate with the music that you hear. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Saxophone and flute introduction | |
| Big band | |
| Bebop | |
| 12-bar blues | |
| Short irregular phrases | |
| The Jazz Pioneers | |
| Trumpet | |
| Walking bass |
(3)
| Play Track 30 ONCE. |
4.8 Identify the time signature in this extract. (1)
(28 ÷ 2)
[14]
OR
QUESTION 5: WESTERN ART MUSIC (WAM)
Listen to the following tracks and answer the questions that follow.
| Play Track 31 TWICE in succession. |
5.1 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 31. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Symphonic | |
| Stringendo | |
| Allegro | |
| Romantic period | |
| String orchestra | |
| Second subject in major key | |
| Concerto | |
| Classical period |
(3)
| Play Track 32 TWICE in succession. |
5.2 Indicate THREE items in COLUMN A that relate to the music in Track 32. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Pesante | |
| Impressionistic period | |
| Brass introduction | |
| TTTB | |
| Syncopation in melodic line | |
| Orchestral tutti | |
| Fortissimo introduction | |
| Melismas |
(3)
| Play Track 33 TWICE in succession. |
5.3 Describe THREE features (5.3.1 to 5.3.3) heard in this extract.
5.3.1 Most prominent compositional feature:
5.3.2 Romantic feature:
5.3.3 Phrases:(3)
5.4 Answer the following questions.
| Play Tracks 34 and 35 in succession. |
5.4.1 Compare the TWO extracts according to the given music elements. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
| ELEMENT | TRACK 34 | TRACK 35 |
| Time signature | ||
| Texture |
(4)
| Play Tracks 36 and 37 in succession. |
5.4.2 Compare the TWO extracts according to the given music elements. Write your answers in the space provided.
Track 36: Mood
Track 36: Articulation
Track 37: Mood
Track 37: Articulation(4)
| Play Track 38 TWICE in succession. |
5.5
5.5.1Name the character who sings in this extract (1)
5.5.2 Name the voice type that you hear in this extract. (1)
5.5.3 Identify the woodwind instrument with a high pitch that you hear in this extract. (1)
| Play Track 38 again. |
5.5.4 Briefly describe the accompaniment of this aria. (1)
| Play Track 39 TWICE. |
5.6 Choose THREE statements in COLUMN A that best describe the music that you hear. Make a cross (X) in THREE appropriate blocks.
| COLUMN A | ANSWER |
| Theme played by the cellos initially | |
| Motives played by the lower woodwinds | |
| Cantabile melodies | |
| Minor tonality | |
| Clarinet and oboe play solo passages | |
| Tranquillo section | |
| Codetta section | |
| Violins play the theme the second time |
(3)
| Play Track 40 TWICE. |
5.7 Describe the melody of the extract. (3)
| Play Track 41 TWICE. |
5.8 Describe the accompaniment in this extract. (1)
(28 ÷ 2) [14]
TOTAL SECTION B: 14
SECTION C: FORM ANALYSIS (Compulsory)
QUESTION 6
Read and study the questions for ONE minute.
| Play Track 42 ONCE to provide an overview. |
| Play Track 42 again. |
6.1 Name the overall form type of this piece. (1)
6.2 Motivate your answer to QUESTION 6.1 by giving a schematic layout of the form. Create rows in the table below and indicate EACH section with its correlating bar numbers.
| SECTIONS | BAR NUMBERS |
| |
(3)
6.3 Name TWO ways in which the rhythmic motive, is used in this extract. (2)
6.4 Name the prominent rhythmic feature used in bars 19 to 20. (1)
6.5 Write down the meaning of D.C. al Fine in English. (1)
| Play Track 42 for a final overview. |
TOTAL SECTION C: 8
GRAND TOTAL: 30