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ENTRANT NAME
Total Marks
Gained
100
New Zealand M usic Examinations Board
THEO R Y - FI FT H G RAD E
Saturday 27th Octobe r 2007
Time: 9.30am- 12.30am
Time Allowe d: 3 Hours
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Question 1
SCALES
Total Marks 12
A
6
Write a treble clef then write the melodic minor scale which has A sharp as its dominant.
Use accidentals - NOT the Key Signature
Use crotchets
Write one octave ascending and one octave descending
B
6
Write a bass clef and Key Signature of six flats
Write the major scale with this Key Signature
One octave ascending
Use semibreves
Mark each tone with a slur
Question 2
A
INTERVALS
Total Marks 11
3
1) Name the following intervals by number and quality. 2) Name one scale in which this interval
may be found
Interval ____________________________________________________________________________
Scale _____________________________________________________________________________
B
3
Now invert the above intervals and name them
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Question 2
INTERVALS contd.
C
5
Write these intervals above or below the given notes as indicated.
Diminished 5th
Above
Question 3
A
Augmented 4th
Above
Minor 6th
Below
Augmented 6th
Above
MODULATION
Diminished 5th
Above
Total Marks 4
2
Each of these melodies modulates and ends in the new key. For each melody, name the new key
and state its relationship to the original tonic key.
New Key:
Relationship to tonic:
B
New Key:
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Relationship to tonic:
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Question 4
HARMONY
A
Total Marks 32
16
Harmonize the following melody in four vocal parts.
B
16
Cadences
In four part vocal style, harmonize the bracketed notes with a cadence and an approach chord. Show
one example of each of the four principal cadences. The passage contains modulations.
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Question 5
FORM
Total Marks 13
A
Briefly describe the development, and outline the structure of the Scherzo.
Name and quote an example of a Scherzo by each of two composers who have used this form in
different types of composition.
3
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4
1. Composer: _________________________
Work: ___________________________
2. Composer: _________________________
Work: ___________________________
B
6
1. What is the function of:
a. Recitative? ____________________________________________________________
b. Aria? ________________________________________________________________
2. In what two types of works would you expect to find Arias included?
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
3. What is meant by the term ‘Da Capo Aria’? _________________________________________
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4. What was the usual form of the Da Capo Aria? _______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Question 6
WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS
Total Marks 14
A
7
Write a full description of the oboe. Mention its construction, method of tone production and tonal
qualities. Quote its range – using the correct clef.
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Range:
B
7
1. Name the woodwind instrument which uses a tenor clef for its upper notes. _____________
2. Draw a tenor clef on the stave.
3. Write the range of the instrument which uses the tenor clef.
4. Which two of the four main woodwind instruments are cylindrical in shape?
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
5. Explain the term ‘over blowing’. _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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Question 7
COMPOSITION
Total Marks 14
EITHER
Write a melody in A Major to this four lined verse.
Write the words clearly under the notes
Hyphenate the syllables
Phrase marks are to be used
Modulation is optional
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Now the busy day is done
Slowly sinks the setting sun
The Blackbird rustles in the nest
Time for all good folk to rest
OR
Continue the given opening to create a balanced eight-bar melody
Add phrasing
Modulation is optional
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