Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow - NSC Music - Question 1 - 2021 - Paper 1
Question 1
Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
1.1.1 Name the main key and a relative key of this piece.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow - NSC Music - Question 1 - 2021 - Paper 1
Step 1
Name the main key and a relative key of this piece.
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The main key of this piece is E♭ major. The relative key is C minor.
Step 2
Name the intervals at (a) and (b) according to type and distance.
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(a) The interval at (a) is a Perfect 12th.
(b) The interval at (b) is a Minor 2nd.
Step 3
Transpose the solo part at X a major second higher. Insert the new key signature.
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Transposing the solo part up a major second results in D major. The key signature should have two sharps (F♯ and C♯).
Step 4
Rewrite the solo part at Y in compound quadruple time. Insert the new time signature.
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To rewrite the solo part at Y in compound quadruple time, the new time signature should be 12/8. Ensure that the music retains the original rhythmic pattern.
Step 5
Name the triads at (c) and (d) according to type and position.
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(c) The triad at (c) is a Major triad in First inversion.
(d) The triad at (d) is a Minor triad in Second inversion.
Step 6
Halve the note values and rest in the solo part at Z. Write the answer on the stave below. Insert the new time signature.
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To halve the note values in the solo part at Z, the new time signature should be 4/4. Rewrite the notes accordingly with rests as necessary.
Step 7
Identify the compositional technique used in each of the passages below.
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(1.2.1) The compositional technique is Sequence.
(1.2.2) The compositional technique is Augmentation or Syncopation.
