Candidates were expected to study the set-piece and respond according to the questions. However, most of the candidates performed poorly in this question and the most apparent cause of the poor performance was non-availability of the prescribed set-pieces. Candidates should have responded to the question in the following ways:

(a) Classical

(b) A composition for a solo instrument and the orchestra

(c) 

OR

 

 

 

(d) (i) Andante, fz, cresc, mf, p, f, rall, Slurs, tie, pedal point, staccato, acciaccatura

(e) A: BA (Ternary or incipient binary)

Or

ABA (Ternary)

Candidates’ performance in this question was poor. They could not understand the signs and terms as used in the passage. Candidates were expected to respond to the question in the following manner:

(a) Ghanaian

(b) Key D major, Time signature

(c) Sequences, counterpoint, tonic / dominant pedals, syncopation, hemiola, two/three part counterpoint in the middle section, grace notes (acciaccatura), extensive use of speech rhythm (Sprechstimme), tutti, fugal, trio, duet

(d) Key of A major

(e) Voice

(f) Through Composed

(g) N. Z. Nayo, M. K. Amissah, Walter Blege, J. H. Kwabena Nketia, R.K. Ndo Entsua Mensah

(i) Ga (Ghanaian language)