11.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Music - Question 11 - 2023 - Paper 1
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11.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (11.1.1 to 11.1.5) in the ... show full transcript
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11.1.1 Which scale is typically used in jazz music?
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The scale that is typically used in jazz music is the D: All the above-mentioned options, which include the Pentatonic scale, Blues scale, and Major scale.
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11.1.2 Which instrument is NOT typically part of a big band?
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The instrument that is NOT typically part of a big band is A: Oboe.
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11.1.3 Which statement best defines polyrhythm?
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Polyrhythm can be defined as A: The simultaneous combination of contrasting rhythms, where two or more rhythmic patterns are played together.
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11.1.4 Homophony is an element associated with …
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Homophony is an element associated with B: texture, as it refers to the relationship between melodies and harmonies.
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11.1.5 Which ONE of the following items is NOT associated with kwela?
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The item that is NOT associated with kwela is A: Straight rhythms, which contrasts with the characteristic styles of kwela music.
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11.2.1 Cyclic chords
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Cyclic chords refer to a repetition of the harmonic/chordal progression in music.
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11.2.2 Ragtime rhythm
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Ragtime rhythm is based on a simultaneous combination of a straight duple time (march-like) accompaniment and a syncopated melody.
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11.2.3 Swing rhythm
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Swing rhythm features an uneven subdivision of quavers where the strong beat is longer than the off-beat.
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11.3 Select TWO items that best describe Miriam Makeba's 'Lakutshon' Ilanga:
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The two items that best describe this piece are:
Ballad
Slow shuffle-like rhythm
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11.4.1 Name TWO members of this band and name the instrument that EACH played.
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Two members of the band are:
Dollar Brand (later Abdullah Ibrahim) – piano
Hugh Masekela – trumpet
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11.4.2 Name the style of music for which The Jazz Epistles became known.
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The style of music for which The Jazz Epistles became known is Bebop/Hard bop.
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11.4.3 Name the album which they are famous for and state its importance in South African jazz history.
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The album is 'Jazz Epistle, Verse 1 / Verse 1', which is significant as it was the first recorded album of progressive jazz by a black South African artist.
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11.5 Comment on the personal sound of Feya Faku's music.
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Feya Faku's music can be described as:
A modern, progressive style.
Influenced by his culture and Xhosa heritage, featuring a warm and expressive sound, often focusing on a solo brass (trumpet/flugelhorn) tone.
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11.6 Choose a feature of kwela in COLUMN B that matches the element in COLUMN A.
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