CONFIDENTIAL
KAMUKUNJI DISTRICT KCSE EVALUATION TEST 2014
MUSIC
Paper 3
__________MARKING SCHEME_________
Question 1
16 bars (1 mark)
Cadences (any 2 final inclusive) (2 marks)
Modulation (2 marks)
Lyricism (2 marks)
Triplet (2 mark)
Melodic Shape and curve (1 mark)
Rhythm (1 mark)
Phrase Marks (1 mark)
Total 12 marks
Syllabic division (2 marks) (1 mark per line)
Text setting to music (2 marks) (1 mark per line)
Rhythm (2 marks)
Melodic shape and curve (2 marks)
Lyricism (2 marks)
Cadences (2 marks)
Total 12 marks
Question 2
1marks for each correct chord (9 marks)
1 mark for each cadence (2 marks)
1 mark Voice leading (1 mark for each voice (ATB) 3 marks)
Range (mark as a whole) (1 mark)
Progression (5 marks)
Total 20 marks
Deduct marks (maximum 8 marks) for the following faults
Consecutive 5ths and parallel 8ves (1 mark each)
Overlapping of parts (1 mark each)
Crossing of parts (1 mark each)
Spacing in inner parts (1 mark each)
Exposed 5ths or 8ves (1 mark each)
Doubled 3rds in primary triads (1 mark each)
Wrong use of 2nd inversion chords (1 mark each)
Wrong note values (1 mark each)
Stems (mark as a whole) (1 mark each)
Question 3
(a) (4 marks)
Muumburo -Kikuyu, Initiation/ Circumcision
Mwazindika -Taita, Healing /therapy
Ribina -Abagusii, Harvesting
Kamabeka -Bukusu, Entertainment
(b) Outline any three skills applied in playing the Emborogo. (3 marks)
Tonguing
Fingering dexterity
Breath control
Blowing
Lip placement & any other relevant answer
(c) Give any three roles of costumes in the performance of an African folk song. (3 marks)
Adds aesthetic value
Cultural identity
Role play
Identify the occasion
Enhances movement & any other relevant answer
(d) Categorize the following instruments.e.g. Orutu-chordophone. (4 marks)
Mukanda -Membrano phone
Adeudeu -Chordophone
Auleru -Aero phone
Marimba -Idiophone
Mbeve -Chordophone
Ebune -Aero phone
Njuga -Idiophone
Kalapapla -Membrano phone
WESTERN MUSIC.
Answer any two of the following questions (a), (b), (c) and (d)
William Byrd 1543 – 1623
Name any two of Byrd’s contemporaries ( 2 marks )
Orlando Di Lassus Weelkes
Thomas Tallis Wilbye
Thomas Morley Gibbons
Palestrina Dowland
Outline two aspects that show how Byrd worked together with his teacher ( 3 marks)
Joint organist at chapel royal
Granted monopoly to print and import foreign publications by Queen Elizabeth
Jointly composed a set of motets “cantiounessacrae”
Give three features that characterize Byrd’s sacred music ( 2 marks )
Contrapuntal
Flexible rhythm/free rhythm
Rich complex imitative style
Used Cantus firmus
Polyphonic texture
Based on modes
Was melismatic
Alessandro Scarlatti ( 1660 – 1725 )
Give Alessandro’s nationality ( 1 mark )
List two Italian cities where Alessandro alternately lived and worked as a musician ( 2 marks )
Briefly state Alessandro’s contribution to development of Italian Opera ( 2 marks)
Performed Aria Da capo
Frequently used Italian Overture
He was the Founder of Italian opera
State two ways that show relationships between Alessandro Scarlatti and Domenicco Scarlatti. ( 2 marks )
Franz Joseph Haydn ( 1732 – 1809 )
Haydn is one of the musicians who are known as “The Vienna Four”. Name the other three (3 marks)
AmedeusMorzart
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Franz Schubert
Outline two ways in which Haydn developed as a composer; as a result of working for Prince Esterhazy in the country side (2 marks)
Inculcation of originality in Haydns Compositions
Readily Available instruments for which he experimented for symphonic Orchestration
The high demand by the prince for new music motivated Haydn as a composer to compose more
Identify the following works (2 marks)
The London -Symphony
The Emperor -String Quartet
AntoninDvora’k (1841 – 1904)
Name two musicians who helped to shape Dvora’k as a composer (2 marks)
List three roles that Dvora’k played in the development of music (3 marks)
Composer –used Czech folk songs and dances in his compositions e.gDumka dance.
Conductor- conducted his stabat mater in England-1884
Professor of music at praque conscervatoire-1891
Director concervatoire of music Newyork-1892
Director of praque concervatoire-1895
Outline two ways that show Dvora’k as a Romantic musician (2 marks)
Nationalism – Inco-operation of Slavonic folksongs and dances in his music
-used folk dances such as polka and furiant in his chamber music and symphonies.
Exoticism – use of negro and red Indian folk idioms in his symphony(the new world)and the chamber music eg (nigger quartet)
PRESCRIBED TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MUSIC
BoranaFolk Song
Describe the introductory section in terms of the media used. (2 marks)
Drumming marks the start of the section
Group ululation
Utterances in call and response
Outline three characteristic features of folk song performance. (3 marks)
Consists of female and male singers(boys and girls)
Has drum accompaniment and clapping
Ornamented by ululations, stylistic shouts, and chanting
In call and response structure
State three ways in which variety has been created in the performance. (3 marks)
Use of female and male soloists
Varied textual contents in both call and response
Use of stylistic shouts
Varied melodic repetition
Give two ways in which climax has been achieved in the performance. (2 marks)
Stylistic Shouts
Ululation
Intensified clapping
Intensified drumming and drumming
6. PRESCRIBED WESTERN MUSIC
Contrapunctus IV from “the Art OfFuge” by J.S. Bach
Define the following (4 marks)
Codetta-Extension of the fugue subject by a short linkingpassage.
Subject-musical theme: the principal theme or melodic phrase that is developed in a musical composition
Counter subject-second, contrasting melody: a second theme or melodic line that contrasts with the main one in a fugue or other piece of music employing counterpoint
Name three Fugal device or techniques used in the piece. (3 marks)
Augmentation -Stretto
Diminution -Retrograde Inversion
Inversion -Retrograde
i) How long is the subject -4 bars long (1 mark)
ii) What is the subject range of pitch? -Minor 6th (1 mark)
By use of bar numbers identify the following features (2 marks)
Pedal point……………………………………………………………………………
Sequence………………………………………………………………………………
7. SECTION C: GENERAL MUSIC KNOWLEDGE (20 MARKS)
a) Refer to the score extract from Blue Danube, a waltz by Johannes Strauss and answer the questions that follow.
i) Name any three woodwind instruments used in this score. (3 marks)
Clarinet,
Bassoon,
Flute,
Oboe
ii) The horn parts (Hn. 1, 2,3 and 4) are written for horn in A. Write out bar 19 and 20 of horn1 and 2 at concert pitch. (2 marks)
iii) Name the two bass instruments used in this score. (2 marks)
Bassoon(bsn),
Double bass (cb)
b) Define any five of the following terms: (5 marks)
i) Obstinate-a reiterating pattern that serves as an ornamented pedal. It is a short musical phrase or melody that is repeated over and over, usually at the same pitch
ii) Scherzo-a lighthearted musical movementora lively and often playful or humorous movement in a musical composition usually the third or fourth movement.
literally a ‘joke’. Beethoven in his symphonies replaced the more stately minuet and trio with scherzo and trio.
iii) Homophony- A style of composition in which a number of parts or voices move together, with little or no rhythmic independence as in most hymn tunes. It consists of a principle melody and chordal accompaniment.
v) Serialism- A system of organizing the 12 notes or note row which form the original order of notes and could be played in retrograde, inversion, retrograde inversion, e.t.c.
vi) Overture-an instrumental introductory section to an opera or oratorio.
vii) Jazz-syncopated popular music that originated among black people inAmerica in the late 19th century and is characterized by syncopated rhythms and improvisation
c)State anyfour roles played by an Obokano in a traditional African song performance.
(4 marks)
Set pace
Maintain pace
Marks climax
Add tone colour to the performance
Makes the music more sonorous i.e. rich
Motivates performers
Contribute to prelude, interlude, and postlude/ played when singing is not on.
Marks the start a performance
Give cues to perfomers.
d) For each of the following musicians state dominant style of their music (4 marks)
Daudikabaka -twist
Mary atieno -Gospel/ Sacred
Kakaikilonzo -Rhumba /Benga
Charowashutu -Gonda Dance
KAMUKUNJI DISTRICT KCSE EVALUATION TEST 2014
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