GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 1 For teaching from 2009 For awards from 2011 MUSIC SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
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GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 5 Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number 0 GCSE MUSIC SPECIMEN PAPER SUMMER 2011 1 hour 30 minutes approximately For examiner s use 1 12 2 20 3 9 4 9 5 12 6 20 7 18 Total 100 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer all questions. Answers to all questions, including rough work, should be made in the spaces provided in this answer book. Answers in music notation may be written in pencil or ink. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The Appraising test is continuous and consists of 7 questions, namely six questions on the areas of study and one evaluative question. Full instructions are included on the CDs which will be played to you. The maximum mark for this paper is 100. The allocation of marks is given at the end of each question or part-question. At the end of the examination this answer book must be handed to the invigilator..
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 6 1. You will hear six vocal extracts. Each extract will be played once only. Identify: (i) (ii) the tonality as either major or minor the type of composition choosing from the list below. You have 30 seconds to read the question before the playing of the first extract. Cerdd dant / Hymn-tune / Rock / Art song / Folk song / Pop Song / Musical / Rap / Reggae / Blues / [Each correct answer = 1 mark] Extract Tonality Type of composition Extract 1 Extract 2 Extract 3 Extract 4 Extract 5 Extract 6 Total [12]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 7 2. Here are two versions of the tone-poem Finlandia by Sibelius. Each version will be played three times. Compare the two versions using the headings below. [Each correct observation = 1 mark] Version 1 Version 2 (i) Instruments/Voices (i) Instruments/Voices [2] (a) Melody (a) Melody...... (b) Accompaniment (b) Accompaniment [4]...... (ii) Duration (ii) Duration [4] (tempo, pulse, metre, rhythm) (tempo,pulse,metre, rhythm)...... (iii) Other points of interest (iii) Other points of interest [10]............ Total [20]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 8 3. This extract is part of a larger work composed by Tchaikovsky. It will be played twice. Tick one box in each question. You have 30 seconds to read the question before the first playing of the extract. [Each correct answer = 1 mark] (a) The overall dynamic is: piano (p) mezzo forte (mf) fortissimo (ff) (b) At the beginning of the extract the texture is: monophonic polyphonic homophonic (c) The rhythm played by the brass and percussion at the very beginning is: (d) The overall pulse/beat is: Regular Irregular (e) The piece is played by a: Military Band String Orchestra Symphony Orchestra (f) Where would you expect to hear this type of music?..
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 9 (g) State three ways in which the composer creates a triumphant mood. [3]............ Total [9]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 10 4. Here are three extracts of music. State three of the musical characteristics of each extract. [You should not simply list the instruments and voices you hear] Each extract will be played twice. [Each correct observation = 1 mark] Extract A: [3]......... Extract B: [3]......... Extract C: [3]......... Total [9]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 11 5. The following extract will be played four times. There will be a 1 minute silence after the final playing for you to complete your answers. The melody and words are printed below. You have 1 minute to read the question before the first playing of the extract. A ma Time signature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - - zing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me 8 9 10 11 I once was lost but now I'm < ---------------------------- I N S E R T P I T C H H E R E ------- 12 13 14 15 16 found. --------------------- > I Was blind but now see
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 12 (a) (i) At the beginning of the extract insert the time signature. [1] (ii) Above the stave in bar 1, write in an appropriate Italian term [e.g. Allegro] to describe the tempo of the extract. [1] (b) Give the full name of the key of the extract [1] Key:... (c) Complete the melody by writing in the missing notes (pitch) in bars 8 12. The rhythm has been provided for you. [6] (d) (i) Give the technical name for the two quavers which precede the first beat of bar 1. [1] Name:...... (ii) This tune is based on a certain type of scale. Name this scale. Name of scale:..... [2] Total [12]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 13 6. Here is an extract from the song Memory which is from the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It will be played four times with a 30 second silence between each playing and a further 15 minutes after the final playing for you to complete your answer. You have 30 seconds to consider the question before the first playing of the extract. Here are the words: 1 Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise, 2 I must think of a new life and I mustn t give in: 3 When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory too 4 and the new day will begin. 5 Burnt out ends of smoky days 6 The stale cold smell of morning. 7 The street lamp dies, another night is over 8 Another day is dawning: 9 Touch me, it s so easy to leave me 10 all alone with the memory of my days in the sun. 11 If you touch me you ll understand what happiness is 12 Look, a new day has begun. Write about the music, commenting on anything you hear. You should relate your comments to line numbers considering such features as: Instruments Voices Melody Rhythm Orchestration Texture Form Style Period. [Each correct observation = 1 mark]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 14 Use this page if you wish to make notes; write your answers on the opposite page. [20] ROUGH WORK
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GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 18 7. Choose a piece of music you have performed during the course. Evaluate your performance, commenting on strengths and areas for development with reference to the musical elements. In your response include the title and composer of the piece. You should also consider the following features: accuracy of rhythm and pitch; instrumental/vocal technique; interpretation of mood and style. [18] (The focus features will vary from year to year and could also include, for example: links to Area of Study; rehearsal techniques; use of phrasing and colour). (Please note that candidates will only be set one evaluative question on this paper. For reference, this question could also be based on a composition, as demonstrated below. ) Choose a piece of music you have composed during the course. Evaluate your composition, commenting on strengths and areas for development with reference to the musical elements. In your response include the title and the connections with an Area of Study. You should also consider the following features: structure development of initial ideas/stimuli use of instrumentation including technology [18] (The focus features will vary from year to year and could also include, for example: links to Area of Study; composition devices used; use of harmony and tonality).
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GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 23 MUSIC MUS3 MARK SCHEME GENERAL MARKING GUIDANCE Positive Marking It should be remembered that candidates are writing under examination conditions and credit should be given for what the candidate writes, rather than adopting the approach of penalising him/her for any omissions. It should be possible for a very good candidate to achieve full marks and a very poor one to achieve zero marks. Marks should not be deducted for a less than perfect answer if it satisfies the criteria of the mark scheme, nor should marks be added as a consolation where they are not merited. Unexpected but acceptable answers The mark scheme gives an indication of the likely responses of candidates but examiners must be prepared to award marks appropriately for answer which are unexpected but are nevertheless worthy of credit. If an examiner is unsure about the validity of such a response they should seek advice from the chief examiner. Quality of Written Communication Candidates will be assessed on their Quality of Written communication in question 7.
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 24 1. You will hear a six vocal extracts. Each extract will be played once only. Identify: (i) (ii) the tonality as either major or minor the type of composition choosing from the list below. You have 30 seconds to read the question before the playing of the first extract. Cerdd dant / Hymn-tune / Rock / Art song / Folk song / Pop Song / Musical / Rap / Reggae / Blues [Each correct answer = 1 mark] [12] Extract Tonality Type of composition Extract 1 Minor Reggae Extract 2 Major Cerdd dant Extract 3 Minor Rock Extract 4 Major Hymn-tune Extract 5 Major Art song Extract 6 Major Blues Total [12]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 25 2. Here are two versions of the tone-poem Finlandia by Sibelius. Each version will be played three times. Compare the two versions using the headings below. [Each correct observation = 1 mark] References to instrumentation must be justified unless stated. No credit for negative responses e.g. There is no coda in Version 1. Any comparative comments = 1 mark (circle comments) e.g thinner/thicker texture e.g. quicker/slower tempo Section (iii): any common comments to both versions = 1 mark only e.g. major mode / Common comments pertinent to sections (i) and (ii) = 1 mark each Any correct comments in wrong categories can be re-directed Version 1 (i) Instruments/Voices (a) (b) Melody Strings, (violins/violas/cellos) Accompaniment Horns, brass, woodwind, clarinet, double basses / lower strings (ii) Duration (tempo, pulse, metre, rhythm) Regular, steady, Quadruple, Andante, Maestoso, lento, adagio, (quite) slow and broad (iii) Other points of interest Major mode - Written in 1900 Ab major Diatonic harmonies - Late Romantic Homophonic texture - Dynamic range from mf-f, crescendo Structure AABB (4+4+8+8) Binary (A/B) / two sections Half close at B2 in mediant major B2 8ve higher in strings Counter motif in Horns Texture gets thicker after B1 Imperfect cadence at end of extract Sustained playing / legato Tremolando Stepwise in A/1 st section Diatonic
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 26 Version 2 (i) Instruments/Voices (a) (b) Melody Strings, Choir, (accept SA choir / female), Female vocalist Accompaniment Orchestra, Organ, Choir, Voices, Orchestra/any named section (ii) (iii) Duration (tempo, pulse, metre, rhythm) Regular, Quadruple, Quicker, Allegretto, Moderato Other points of interest Major mode Bb major- higher key Diatonic harmonies Polyphonic texture More decorative Structure AABB (4+4+8+8) Binary Some harmonies changed Rich/full orchestration Many new counter melodies Added percussion / timp rolls / cymbal clashes Long coda Soloist holding pedal (dominant) at opening Brass fanfares at opening and closing bars High vocal tessitura in climax Dynamic range much louder ff - fff Plagal cadence at end of extract / accept perfect cadence Rall at end Ostinato in strings (repeated figure) Key change Harp glissando Echo / antiphonal Imitation Total [20] (i) Instruments/Voices (a) Melody = maximum 2 marks (b) Accompaniment = maximum 4 marks (ii) Duration = maximum 4 marks (iii) Other points of interest = maximum 10 marks
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 27 3. This extract is part of a larger work composed by Tchaikovsky. It will be played twice. Tick one box in each question. You have 30 seconds to read the question before the first playing of the extract. [Each correct answer = 1 mark] [5] (a) The overall dynamic is: piano (p) mezzo forte (mf) (b) fortissimo (ff) At the beginning of the extract the texture is: monophonic polyphonic (c) homophonic The rhythm played by the brass and percussion at the very beginning is: (d) The overall pulse/beat is: Regular Irregular (e) The piece is played by a: Military Band String Orchestra Symphony Orchestra
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 28 (f) Where would you expect to hear this type of music? [1] Concert hall/outdoor festival (g) State three ways in which the composer creates a triumphant mood. [3] Major tonality, scalic passages, use of percussion (specific references only), crescendo and ff dynamic, use of accel, etc. Total [9]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 29 4. Here are three extracts of music. State three of the musical characteristics of each extract. [You should not simply list the instruments or voices you hear] Each extract will be played twice. [Each correct observation = 1 mark] Extract A: [3] Aleatoric/chance music / irregular rhythm Antiphonal/polyphonic Constructed from one major chord (9 th ) Static harmony Round / imitation / minimalistic Follow my leader improvisation Repetition of melodic ideas Very gradual change Sound experimentation Each singer different pitch level Some spoken sprechstimme effect (sprechgesang / llafar-ganu) A cappella / unaccompanied Build up of texture Extract B: [3] Extreme parameters of instrumental range Wide tonal spectrum Mainly thin textures Avant garde Dissonant harmonies Short fragmented motifs / disjunct / angular Complex rhythms / irregular Unusual instrumental technique Atonal Wide dynamic range Aleatoric / chance music Extract C: [3] Multi layered textures / multi-tracking Synthesised sounds Polyphonic texture Ostinati phrases and rhythms Minimalistic style Systematic repetition Addition of few notes to engender change Very gradual change Pitch bending with guitar / pedal effect / sliding sounds / gliss Based on the primary chords Regular pulse / rhythm Synthesised / computer generated / electronic / sequenced sounds Total [9]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 30 5. The following extract will be played four times. There will be a 1 minute silence after the final playing for you to complete your answers. The melody and words are printed below. A ma Time signature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - - zing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me 8 9 10 11 I once was lost but now I'm < ---------------------------- I N S E R T P I T C H H E R E ------- 12 13 14 15 16 found. --------------------- > I Was blind but now see
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 31 You have 1 minute to read the question before the first playing of the extract. (a) (i) At the beginning of the extract insert the time signature. ¾ [1] (ii) Above the stave in bar 1, write in an appropriate Italian term [e.g. Allegro] to describe the tempo of the extract. [1] Andante, Adagio, Lento, Larghetto (b) Give the full name of the key of the extract. [1] Key: F major (c) Complete the melody by writing in the missing notes (pitch) in bars 8 12 The rhythm has been provided for you. [6] Marks 13-14 6 11-12 5 9-10 4 7-8 3 4-6 2 1-3 1 (d) (i) Give the technical name for the two quavers which precede the first beat of bar 1. [1] Name: Anacrusis, Up-beat, Pick-up (ii) This tune is based on a certain type of scale. Name this scale. Name of scale: Pentatonic (1 mark for major) [2] Total [12]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 32 6. Here is an extract from the song Memory which is from the musical Cats' by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It will be played four times with a 30 second silence between each playing and a further 15 minutes after the final playing for you to complete your answer. You have 30 seconds to consider the question before the first playing of the extract. Here are the words: Line 1-2 Line 3-4 Line 5-6 Line 7-8 Line 9-10 Line 11-12 Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise, I must think of a new life and I mustn t give in: When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory too and the new day will begin. Burnt out ends of smoky days The stale cold smell of morning. The street lamp dies, another night is over Another day is dawning. Touch me, it s so easy to leave me All alone with the memory of my days in the sun. If you touch me you ll understand what happiness is Look, a new day has begun. Write about the music, commenting on anything you hear. You should relate your comments to line numbers considering such features as: Instruments Voices Melody Rhythm Orchestration Texture Form Style Period [Each correct observation = 1 mark] Use this page if you wish to make notes; write your answers on the opposite page. [20]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 33 General observations which may be subsumed within the answers without specific references to line numbers. Compound time 4 beats in a bar (12/8); accept 6/8, 4/4 Slow broad tempo accept Andante + other Italian terms (Largo, Adagio) Rubato Major mode Bb major Orchestra and piano Modern/late 20 century Diatonic harmonies Form A B A (Ternary) Female voice/soprano Piano ad lib fills throughout Line 1-2 Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise, I must think of a new life and I mustn t give in: A section Repeated rhythmic melodic pattern x 3 Mainly stepwise Sequence Downward direction of harmonies Arpeggio/ Broken chords in piano Sustained chords in the strings Ostinato dotted rhythmic figure bass guitar / syncopation Soft percussive accompaniment / brushes Line 3-4 When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory too and the new day will begin. Piano doubles vocal line Compound time at tonight replaced by 10/8 Change of rhythm Plagal cadence Timps herald a 4 bar orchestral bridge (8ve higher) Bridge material derived from opening bars of A section New lower key of Gb major Full tutti orchestral ff sound then diminuendo Addition of drum beat
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 34 Line 5-6 Burnt out ends of smoky days The stale cold smell of morning. B section Sequence (first 4 notes repeated) Minor key (tonic minor) Regular rhythm (mostly crotchets) Orchestral accompaniment for voice Rising Horn (brass) motif links into next phrase Line 7-8 The street lamp dies, another night is over Another day is dawning. Rit Downward sequential direction of melody Syncopation in vocal line Sustained orchestral chords Upward scalic cresc passage (quavers) in strings leading to repeat of A section Re-introduction of timps Line 9-10 Touch me, it s so easy to leave me All alone with the memory of my days in the sun. A section Higher key than first appearance of A section Strong dynamics Broader / slower tempo Strings play melody with voice Texture much thicker now Line 11-12 If you touch me you ll understand what happiness is Look, a new day has begun. Higher / up at the end Augmentation Codetta Rit 4 bar descending sequential figure on synthesiser (similar sounding instruments) x 2 over tonic pedal Ending on two major chords Decrescendo Perfect cadence
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 35 V credit once only for female voice / Soprano R1 credit once only for Rit R2 credit once only for Rubato O credit once only for orchestration P credit once only for pause, silence A credit once only for accompaniment M credit once only for melody T credit once only for texture D1 D2 credit twice only for dynamics C1 C2 credit twice only for cadences L credit once only for legato S credit once only for tempo references (Speed) F1-4 credit once only for general form (ABA) and specific references (A, B, A, Codetta) up to a maximum of 3 References to instrumentation must be qualified. Record above credits in the margin. Underline every positive comment and state total number of credits at end of answer Total [20]
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 36 7. Choose a piece of music you have performed during the course. Evaluate your performance, commenting on strengths and areas for development with reference to the musical elements. In your response include the title and composer of the piece. You should also consider the following features: accuracy of rhythm and pitch; instrumental/vocal technique; interpretation of mood and style. [18] (The focus features will vary from year to year and could also include, for example: links to Area of Study; rehearsal techniques; use of phrasing and colour). (Please note that candidates will only be set one evaluative question on this paper. For reference, this question could also be based on a composition, as demonstrated below. ) Choose a piece of music you have composed during the course. Evaluate your composition, commenting on strengths and areas for development with reference to the musical elements. In your response include the title and the connections with an Area of Study. You should also consider the following features: structure; development of initial ideas/stimuli; use of instrumentation including technology. [18] (The focus features will vary from year to year and could also include, for example: links to Area of Study; composition devices used; use of harmony and tonality). Mark Description 16-18 Displays an excellent understanding of the musical elements within the evaluation. Displays mature evaluative skills, explaining strengths and areas for development. Clear and fluent expression, using correct musical terminology. The answer will be well structured with few errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling 13-15 Displays a very good understanding of the use of the musical elements within the evaluation. Displays very good evaluative skills explaining strengths and areas for development. Clear expression, using correct musical terminology. The answer will be quite well structured with a few errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. 10-12 Shows a good understanding of the use of the musical elements within the evaluation. Displays good evaluative skills explaining strengths and areas for development. Mainly clear expression and use of correct musical terminology. The answer will be reasonably well structured with some errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. 7-9 Shows some understanding of the use of the musical elements within the evaluation. Displays some evaluative skills explaining strengths and areas for development. Expression adequate with some correct musical terminology. The answer will show some signs of structure. Grammar, punctuation and spelling will contain errors but not noticeably impeding communication. 4-6 Shows a modest understanding of the use of the musical elements within the evaluation. Displays modest evaluative skills, relying mainly on description. Communicates on first reading, using a basic musical terminology. There will be errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. 0-3 Shows a basic understanding of the use of the musical elements within the evaluation. Displays minimal evaluative skills, relying heavily on description. Weak expression using limited musical terminology. Errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling are likely to impede communication on occasions.
GCSE MUSIC Specimen Assessment Materials 37 GCSE MUSIC ASSESSMENT GRID Assessment Objectives Raw Marks (Actual/Notional) AO1 AO2 AO3 Paper Total Mark (Scaling factor) QW C ( ) MUS 3 40% Written Paper Q1 12 Q2 20 Q3 9 Q4 9 Q5 12 Q6 20 Q7 18 100(x8.0) ( ) MUS 1 30% Controlled Assessment AO1 AO2 AO3 120 120 (x.5) AO1 AO2 AO3 MUS 2 30% Controlled Assessment 80 80 (x.75) All units TOTAL (marks) (200) TOTAL (%) 30% 30% 40% GCSE Music SAMs (2011)/MLJ 2 October 2008