How did everybody find the exam?
I loved the essay question- thankgod for Handel😂
The other bits werent my best but decent-ish ://
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ATTEMPT AT UNOFFICIAL MARKSCHEME:
- sorry i dont remember much- i'll need help for answers etc!😉
I don't remember how they phrased the questions but heres the ones i remember- sorry if the answers wrong- if you remember any more comment below and correct me
1. Mozart
Which subject is this part from? = 1st subject
What are featurss of the development section in sonata form ?= themes taken through variations, its based on exposition, ...
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2. Chopin:What is the degree of the scale? =Dominant pedal/5th
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3. Shoenberg-Peripetie
Which instrument begins the extract: French horn, Tuba, Oboe or ?Violin? ...
Is the texture: Heterophonic, Homophonic , monophonic or Polyphonic = Monophonic
After the violin solo, describe what the cello, oboe etc do melodywise?=
What is the tonality?- Atonal
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4. Electric Counterpoint
What was the live performance guitar part called= Resultant melody
How many bass guitars are there?= 2
What is the texture?= Polyphonic
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5. Miles Davis
Which part is at the beginning of the extract?=
Which is the part where the trumpet comes in? =
Which two instruments accompany the riff?"The bass ____ of the ____ for 1 bar" Words to choose from: Plucking, Strumming, Bowing, Tremolo, Chords, .....?=
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6. Jeff Buckley
Write in the 4 notes: F (same note as previous note) ,E,D, C#
Describe the vocal part?
Give two musical reasons why you like or dislike the piece
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7. YiriDescribe the melody of 'Yiri', Give two reasons-
What do the balafons play: Ostinati, chords, .... , ..... -
Describe the 3 textures in this extract :
How can pitch of the drum be changed? =Playing the drum on the edge and in the centre will have different pitches.
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8. Rag Desh:
What is the vocal raga called? - Bandish
Which string instrument plays? - Sarangi/Sitar (I think is correct)
What is the mood of the piece? - ??? "Rag desh is supposed o be played at night during rainy season. It's meant to give the feeling of romance and devotion" I assume thats the answer?
Name two parts of the Alap?- Drone, no pulse or beat/other accompaniment, notes of chosen rag are introduced
What is the rhythmic cycle called? - Tala