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Peter’s College - Colombo 4

Second Term Examination – 2021
Western Music
Grade: 11 Time: 3 Hours
Name: ________________________ Index No: _______ Class: ______

Part I
Underline the correct answer.

01. Which of the following is middle C?

a) b) c) d)

02. Which note would this be in the Tenor clef?

a) A b) C c) E d) G

03. The letter name of the circled note would be

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

04. Which note in this extract is a demisemiquaver?

a) B b) C c) F d) G

05. The value of the given note would be?

a) 1 beat b) 1 ½ beats c) 1 ¾ beats d) 2 beats

06. Which of the following is written in the correct order?

(a) Clef, Key sign, Time sign, Notes (b) Clef, Time sign, Key sign, Notes
(c) Clef, Key sign, Time sign, Notes (d) Notes, Clef, Key sign, Time sign
07. Which of the following are usually written in G clef?
(a) Soprano & Alto (b) Soprano & Tenor (c) Alto & Bass (d) Tenor & Bass

08. The total value of the given rests

(a) 1 beat b) 3 beats c) 4 beats d) 5 beats

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09. Which of the following is the corresponding compound time signature of Alla breve time?

(a) ! (b) ^ (c) ( (d) À

10. Which of the following is the correct key signature of B minor?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

11. Which of the following is similar to a Unison?

a) (b) (c) (d)

12. Number of tones of the given interval

(a) 1 tone (b) 1 ½ tones (c) 2 tones (d) 2 ½ tones

13. Which of the following is a perfect octave?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

14. Which of the following is an inversion of the given interval?

(a) minor 3rd (b) major 3rd (c) major 6th (d) minor 6th
15. Identify the given Triad

(a) Major root position (b) minor 1st inversion (c) Major 2nd inversion (d) minor root position
16. The cadence which is known as the full close is
(a) Plagal (b) Interrupted (c) Perfect (d) Imperfect
17. Another name for the Plagal Cadence is
(a) full close (b) Half close (c) Amen cadence (d) Interrupted
18. Identify the following scale

(a) Major Scale (b) Harmonic minor (c) chromatic (d) whole tone

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19. Which of the following notes is the Tonic of the relative major of D minor?
(a) B flat (b) F natural (c) D natural (d) F sharp

20. Which of the following is the frequency of the given note?

(a) 220 (b) 256 (c) 512 (d) 440

21. Which one would be the new key if a melody is transposed a major 2nd lower from C major?
a) Bb major b) D major c) B major d) A# major
22. Which of the following are secondary triads?
(a) II, Ill, VI, VII (b) IV, VI (c) I, IV, V (d) I, II, III
23. Which of the following will lengthen a note?
(a) slur (b) Tie (c) Phrase (d) Rest
24. Which of the following is used for different names with one sound?
(a) Perfect (b)Unison (c) Tonic (d) Enharmonic equivalent
25. Which of the following is also known as Episodical form?
(a) Binary form (b) Ternary form (c) Rondo form (d) Variation form

26. Which of the following oriental notation will best suit the given note?

(a) Komala Dha (b) Theevra Dha (c) Theevra Ma (d) Theevra Ga

27. Which Instrument has its strings tuned to E A D G

(a) Violin (b) Viola (c) Cello (d) Double Bass
28. In which of the musicals is the song ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ included?
(a) Singing nun (b) My fair lady (c) Sound of music (d) Wizard of oz
29. What type of work is ‘Lohengrin’?
(a) Oratorio (b) Symphony (c) Opera (d) Overture
30. Which of the following is a Dominant Seventh chord in C minor?
(a) CEGBb (b) GBDF (c) FACEb (d) GBbDF
31. Which of the following is not a vocal composition?
(a) Cantata (b) Opera (c) Oratorio (d) Sonata
32. Which of the following is found in jazz music?
(a) Syncopation (b) Polyphonic (c) Alberti bass (d) Modes
33. Which of the following could be described when a theme is heard many times by using musical
devices?
(a) Sonata form (b)Rondo form (c) Theme & variation (d) Binary form
34. To which category does the song ‘Yellow birds’ fall into?
(a) Jazz music (b) Rock music (c) Pop music (d) Calypso music
35. Which of the following compositions is written in contrapuntal/ polyphonic style?
(a) Moonlight sonata (b) Fur Elise (c) Air on the G string (d) 1812 Overture

36. Which of the following is a modern composition? *

(a) Rhapsody in Blue (b) Surprise symphony (c) Prelude in C (d) Nutcracker suit

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37. Which of the following work has written to commemorate Russian's defence of its motherland
against Napoleon’s war
(a) 1812 overture (b) Aida (c) War and peace (d) William tell overture
38. Which of the following is a non rhythmical lyrical chant in Nadagam?
(a) Innisaya (b) Thanama (c) Dohora (d) Deepchandi
39. Which of the following statements is best associated with the Rabana?
(a) It is used in low country dancing (b) It is used in temples
(c) It is used in accompanying viridu (d) It is used in pop Music
40. What note is played with first and second fingers but no thumb on the Soprano Recorder?
(a) A (b) High C (c) High C# (d) High D

Part II
Question No.1 is compulsory. Select two questions from section A and two questions from section B

01. Answer the questions from the ‘Erl King’ (12 marks)

X Y

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 (i) What would be the key of this piece_________________________________________________

(ii) What is the relative key? __________________________________________________________

(iii) Name two articulation marks that appear in the piece ________________ _________________

(iv) Name two dynamics marks that appear in the piece ______________ _____________________

(v) Who would be the composer? _____________________________________________________

(vi) Name another work by the composer? _______________________________________________

(vii) Name the interval marked CA______________________________________________________

(viii) Identify the Triads X _____________________________ Y ____________________________

(ix) Write out the piano treble part in bar 23 as they would be played.

Select Two Questions. Section A

(3X4= 12 marks)

02. (a) Write the A major scale with key signature in ascending and descending form, using G clef and the
rhythm of the waltz. Add the time signature.

(b) Write the G sharp harmonic minor ascending using accidentals in crotchets in G clef.

(c) Write the D melodic minor scale descending, use key signature in alto clef using P rhythm.

(d) Write a melody using notes of the C pentatonic to the given rhythm. Start and finish on the tonic
note.

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03. (a) Write a rhythm pattern on a monotone to the given words. Each syllable must be written under
the note. (6 marks)

Corona Oh Corona
You made a lot of people suffer.
But don’t worry soon we will recover
Our will power is strong
And we won’t let you survive for long

________________________________________________________________________________

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(b) Circle five different mistakes in the following music, then write it out correctly. ( 6 marks)

04. (a) Convert the Western music notation into Oriental notation (3 marks)

________________________________________________________________________________

(b) Rewrite the following in Compound Time. (2 marks)

(b) Write the following ornaments as they should be performed. (4 marks)

(d) Complete the following bars with a rest/ rests correctly grouped. (3 marks)

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Select Two Questions. Section B
05. (a) Write the Cadences using key Signatures. (9 marks)

Perfect in C Major Imperfect in A minor Plagal in F Major

(b) Complete this melody by adding an answering phrase in the same style. (3 marks)

06. (a) This extract for SATB choir is written in short score. Rewrite it in open score. Remember
to include the key signature, time signature and necessary clefs. (7 marks)

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(b) Write the following terms signs at the correct places according to the instructions given below.
(5 marks)

i. An Italian term to indicate the speed of music should be played slowly.

ii. Sign below the first bar to indicate that it should be played medium loud.
iii. The first three notes in the 1st bar are to be played staccato.
iv. The first three notes in the 2nd bar are to be played legato
v. A sign to prolong the last note of the melody.

07. Answer the following questions, which are about the standard orchestral instruments. (6 marks)

(a) Name the four families of instruments found in a standard symphony Orchestra?

_______________________________________________________________________________

(b) Name a transposing brass wind instrument._____________________________________________

(c) What is the highest sounding member of the woodwind family? ____________________________

(d) Which woodwind instruments have

a double reed _______________________________________________________________

a single reed _______________________________________________________________
no reed ___________________________________________________________________

(e) Fill in the blanks . (6 marks)

Composition / Work Composer Period Type/Style

1 Surprise Symphony

2 Messiah

3 The Entertainer

4 Aida