Study the extract by Mendelssohn below and answer the questions that follow - NSC Music - Question 3 - 2017 - Paper 1
Question 3
Study the extract by Mendelssohn below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Cadence 3.1.5
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Study the extract by Mendelssohn below and answer the questions that follow - NSC Music - Question 3 - 2017 - Paper 1
Name the key of this extract.
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The key of the extract is G major. This can be determined by analyzing the key signature which has one sharp, indicating G major.
Identify the chords from (a)–(e) and figure them on the score.
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The chords are as follows:
- (a) D7
- (b) G/B
- (c) C
- (d) Amin(C)
- (e) G/D (ii).
These chords are labeled above the corresponding notes on the score.
Name the types of non-chordal notes at (i) and (ii).
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(i) Passing note
(ii) Upper auxiliary
These types of non-chordal notes add melodic interest by leading from one chord tone to another.
Which ONE of the following do you associate with the note at Z? Make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
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Anticipation is associated with the note at Z. This refers to a note that is approached by leap or step and appears before the chord.
Name the cadence with which this extract ends.
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The extract ends with an imperfect cadence. This is characterized by a progression from the dominant chord to a chord that is not the tonic.
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