This extract begins in D major - NSC Music - Question 1 - 2020 - Paper 1
Question 1
This extract begins in D major. In which key does it end?
What relationship does the second key have to the original key?
Insert the correct time signature in th... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:This extract begins in D major - NSC Music - Question 1 - 2020 - Paper 1
Step 1
This extract begins in D major. In which key does it end?
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The extract ends in A major.
Step 2
What relationship does the second key have to the original key?
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The second key is the dominant key (A major).
Step 3
Insert the correct time signature in the space provided on the score in bar 1.
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The appropriate time signature could be either 4/4 or 3/4, depending on the rhythm structure of the piece.
Step 4
Name the intervals at (a) to (d) according to type and distance.
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(a) Minor 6th
(b) Minor 2nd
(c) Compound Perfect 5th
(d) Augmented 4th
Step 5
Describe the triads at (X) and (Y) according to type and position. Consider only the notes in the block.
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(X) Major, First inversion
(Y) Diminished, Second inversion
Step 6
Rewrite the notes and key signature of the bass clef stave in bar 6 at (P) an octave higher. Use the given clef.
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The new key signature should remain the same, but the notes should be transposed up an octave in the treble clef.
Step 7
The notes above the square bracket at (Q) are called an…
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They are called a Tetrachord.
Step 8
What is the meaning of the tempo indication?
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The tempo indication 'Vivace ma non troppo' means lively but not too much.
Step 9
Transpose the passage at (Z) a perfect 5th lower. Insert the new key signature.
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The passage at (Z) should be transposed to the key of G major, adapting the notes accordingly.
Step 10
Complete an ascending pentatonic scale in which the two notes below appear.
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The completed ascending pentatonic scale should include the notes C, D, E, G, and A.
