Complete the opening below to form a twelve-bar melody in ternary form for any single-line melodic instrument of your choice - NSC Music - Question 2 - 2020 - Paper 1

A suitable tempo indication for this melody will be 'Allegro', conveying a lively and brisk pace.

To form the twelve-bar melody in ternary form (A-B-A), I will structure the melody as follows:

1. The A section will consist of bars 1-4, which will introduce a clear melodic motif.
2. The B section will consist of bars 5-8, presenting a contrasting melody that provides variety.
3. The return to the A section will be bars 9-12, repeating the initial melodic idea with slight variations in dynamics and articulation.

For dynamics, I will incorporate 'p' (piano) in the A sections to create a gentle feel, transitioning to 'f' (forte) in the B section to enhance contrast.

I will apply staccato markings in the B section to add rhythmic interest, while using legato in the A sections to maintain a smooth melodic flow.