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Theory of Music
GRADE 8
3 Hours allowed for this paper
Candidate No. :- TM 8/ October 2018
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Part I 20

Write short answers to the following

1. Add the correct clef and key signature to the following tonic triad

C minor
2. Name the following cadence?

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3. Rewrite the following in Compound Time

4. Rewrite the following in Simple Time.

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5. Add the correct rest(s) at the place marked * to make the bar complete

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6. . How would you describe the following Cadence?

Cadence………………………. Key …………………….

7. Name the following intervals

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8. Transpose this extract down a major 2nd

9. Name the composer and his Nationality of the Ballet “Sleeping Beauty”

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10. Which instruments usually play in a String quartet?

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 .Part II
Answer 8 questions only 10

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(i) Name the form of the extract. ____________________________________________________

(ii) Describe the time signature ______________________________________________________

and name the key ______________________________________________________________

(iii) The flute is part of the woodwind family. Name two other members of this family of instruments.

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b) (i) Explain: pp marcato _____________________________________________________________

arco _________________________________________________________________

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Vivace _____________________________________________________________

(ii) Describe the numbered intervals: 1 ________________________________ (Fl. part)

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(iii) In which period was this piece composed? __________________________________________

(iv) Name a major work of the composer _______________________________________________

(2) Adding Bass to the given melody.

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(3) Write a tune for the given verse and add expression marks and direction for performance. Each

syllable must be written under the note or notes to which it is to be sung.

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 (4) Write the following in the style of SATB, realize the chords indicated.

(5) Write the Cadences using key Signatures.

Perfect in F# minor Phrygian in B minor Plagal in Ab Major Imperfect in E Major

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5.(a) Write the melodic minor scale which has a key signature of three sharps, ascending and
descending in crotchet using accidentals. Begin and end on the dominant. Use the G clef and
Mark the semitones with slurs.

(b)
Write a whole tone scale from C ascending in minims, adding necessary accidentals.
Use the Tenor clef.

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(c) Write the Pentatonic major scale from D in quavers, Add any necessary accidentals.
Use the Bass clef.

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(d) Write the scale of Eb major descending with key signature in a rhythm to fit the given time
signature. Mark the semitones with slurs.

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a) Rewrite the following showing precisely how the ornament would be played 10

b) Give the English meaning of the following.

1. Calando __________________________ 3. Scherzando ____________________

2. Perdendosi __________________________ 4. Burlesco ______________________

08.(a)

a. Name two instruments which are fitted with valves

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b. Name two double reed woodwind instruments

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c. Name two non transpose Brass instruments

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(b) Give one example of

1. Jazz instrument__________________________________________________________

2. Oriental Plucked instrument_________________________________________________

3. Nurthi song______________________________________________________________

4. Vannam________________________________________________________________

5. Raga_____________________________________________________________________

(9) Name the composer and his nationality of the following compositions

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Composition Composer Nationality

1.Rhapsody in Blue

2. Peter and the Wolf

3. Marriage of Figaro (c ) Describe one of the

following in brief

4. Trout song (ii) Oratorio (ii)

Cantata (iii)
5. 48 Preludes & Fugues
Opera

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