Using the opening motif, complete a twelve-bar melody in ternary form for any single-line melodic instrument of your choice - NSC Music - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1

The chosen tempo is Moderato, suggesting a moderate pace for the performance of the melody.

1. A section:

   • Start with the given motif.
   • Continue with a melodic contour that builds up to a climax, using notes within the scale of C major.
   • End with an imperfect cadence in C.

2. B section:

   • Contrast the first section with a different melodic idea, perhaps introducing more rhythmical variation.
   • Aim to include dynamics such as mf (mezzo-forte) transitioning to p (piano).
   • Conclude this section with a perfect cadence in G/Eb.

3. Repeat A section:

   • Return to the original motif to create symmetry.
   • Use similar dynamics and articulations from the initial A section, ensuring consistency.

Throughout the melody, employ a range of dynamics (e.g., crescendos and decrescendos) and appropriate articulation marks (such as staccato and legato) to enhance musical expression. For instance, a crescendo can build excitement in the climax, followed by a smooth legato for the return of the motif.