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

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The twelve-bar melody in ternary form (A-B-A) should incorporate the following structure:

• Bars 1-4 (A section): Introduce the main theme with clear, melodic lines emphasizing the tonic chord.
• Bars 5-8 (B section): Contrast the initial theme by introducing a new melody that plays with rhythmic variation and possibly modulates to the dominant key.
• Bars 9-12 (return to A): Return to the initial theme, perhaps with slight embellishments or dynamics to create interest.

Additionally, ensure that each section ends with appropriate cadences:

• Use imperfect cadences at the end of bars 4 and 8.
• Close the piece with a perfect cadence at the end of bar 12.

Include dynamic markings such as 'mf' (mezzo-forte) at the beginning and 'f' (forte) towards the end of the melody. For articulation, use slurs to indicate legato phrases and staccato markings where appropriate. Ensure clear articulation in the melody to maintain musicality.