Read and study the questions for ONE minute - NSC Music - Question 7 - 2017 - Paper 2
Question 7
Read and study the questions for ONE minute.
Play Track 33 ONCE to provide an overview.
Listen to the following piece while you study the score.
Why?
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Read and study the questions for ONE minute - NSC Music - Question 7 - 2017 - Paper 2
Step 1
What is the overall form of this piece?
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The overall form of this piece is a ternary form, commonly referred to as ABA. This means that the piece has three sections: the first section (A), followed by a contrasting section (B), and then a return to the first section (A).
Step 2
Motivate your answer to QUESTION 7.1 by giving a schematic layout of the form of this piece. Use the table below.
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The schematic layout of the form of the piece is as follows:
Section
Bar Numbers
Marks
A
1–20
1 mark
B
21–34
½ mark
A
35–52
1 mark
Cadence Extension (part of A)
50–52
1 mark
This table summarizes the sections and their corresponding bar numbers, as well as the marks allocated.
Step 3
What is the key of this piece?
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The key of this piece is A minor.
Step 4
Choose the term that describes the mood of this piece. Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
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The term that describes the mood of this piece is 'Affettuoso', which indicates a warm and expressive character.
Step 5
Which compositional technique is used in bars 31–32? (The track starts in bar 31.)
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The compositional technique used in bars 31–32 is 'Imitation', specifically the repetition of a three-note motive an octave higher. This creates a sense of dialogue and variation within the musical texture.
Step 6
Write down an Italian term which describes what happens to the tempo in bar 34. (The track starts in bar 33.)
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The Italian term that describes what happens to the tempo in bar 34 is 'Ritardando', which means gradually slowing down.
