Theory of Music Exam

Practice Paper 1
Mark Scheme

Grade 1

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1 (a) (i)

1 mark for the correct time signature (accept 2/2 or the common-time symbol C)
1 marks for each correct bar line (excluding the first and last bar lines, which were given).

(ii) 2 marks for each:
Forte means loud
Allegro means quickly/fast
tr is a trill, rapid iterations between the current note and the one above.
legato means smoothly

(iii) 1 mark for circling: C major. /12

(b) 1 mark for each:
True
Untrue
True
/3
Qu 1: / 15




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2 Award a mark out of 5 for the 2 bar rhythm based on the following criteria:
0-2 marks: A rhythm that does not relate to the given material and is the wrong length (or is a
direct copy of the given material). The written rhythm may be notated incorrectly (with
incorrect beams) or not feel complete (ending on a short note value such as a semiquaver).
3-4 marks: A rhythm that bears some resemblance the given material and is the correct
length. It should feel mostly complete and be notated correctly.
5 marks: A rhythm that relates to the given material and is the correct length. It feels complete
and is notated correctly.

Possibility:

Qu 2: /5
3 Award 5 marks for each correct scale. Take away 2 marks for each incorrect or missing
accidental (no negative marks).


/5


/5


/5
Qu 3: /15
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4(a) 3 marks for each:
Pizz (Pizzicato) means plucked.
(Cut Common Time) indicates a time signature of 2/2. /6

(b) 2 marks for each the correct rest:
(bar 2)
(bar 4)
/4
(c) 1 mark for each correct semitone indicated.
-1 for incorrect semitones (no negative mark)


/3
(d) 2 marks for the correct tonic triad (accept octave lower/higher).
/2
Qu 4: /20



Suggested Pass Mark:33 (66%)
Merit Mark: 40 (80%)
Distinction Mark: 45 (90%)
Total marks: /50