Question 2
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Either
- For what instrument was the piece written?
- List the three dynamic marks used in the piece.
- List the two symbols representing ornaments in the piece.
- Quote the last two bars of the melody.
- What cadence ends the music?
- What is the form of the piece?
- State any two keys the music modulates to.
- What cadence is established at the end of 1st section in relation to the home key?
With reference to Monuetto and Trio (Divertimento in C) by Haydn:
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With reference to Ire Gbogbo by Debo Akinwumi:
- Notate the range of the theme preceding the chorus.
- State the nationality of the composer.
- What section of the piece ends the music?
- What texture dominates the piece?
- On which beat does the music begin?
- What nonsense syllables is used in the music?
- Quote the rhythm that dominates the first two sections of the piece.
Observation
Candidates were expected to study the set-piece and respond accordingly to the questions. However, candidates’ performance was on the average in this question, they went outside the piece to mention general dynamic marks and ornaments. Candidates should have responded to the question in the following ways:Â
OR
Candidates were expected to study the set-piece and respond accordingly to the questions. However, most of the candidates performed poorly in this question. Candidates should have responded to the question in the following ways:
