7.1 Name the form type of this piece - NSC Music - Question 7 - 2020 - Paper 2
Question 7
7.1 Name the form type of this piece.
7.2 Motivate your answer to QUESTION 7.1 by giving a schematic layout of the form of this piece. Use the table below.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:7.1 Name the form type of this piece - NSC Music - Question 7 - 2020 - Paper 2
Step 1
7.1 Name the form type of this piece.
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The form of the piece is ABA, which is categorized as ternary form. This consists of three main sections, where the first and the last sections are identical or very similar, framing a contrasting middle section.
Step 2
7.2 Motivate your answer to QUESTION 7.1 by giving a schematic layout of the form of this piece.
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The schematic layout of the form can be represented as follows:
SECTION
BAR NUMBERS
A
1-8 or 0-8
B
9-16 or 8-16
A'
16-24
Coda
24-34
Each section is marked to show the bar numbers, confirming the ternary structure.
Step 3
7.3 Compare the melody in bar 1 with the melody indicated on the score at X in bar 5. Which compositional technique has been used in bar 5?
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The compositional technique used in bar 5 is melodic variation. The melody from bar 1 is elaborated upon to create a more intricate passage while retaining the original character.
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7.4 Name the key and cadence in bars 15 and 16 at 7.4.
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The key is A major, and the cadence in bars 15 and 16 is a perfect cadence, which provides a strong resolution.
