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MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS BOARD
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA, MSIDA
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL
SAMPLE PAPER 2014
SUBJECT:
PAPER NUMBER:
DATE:
TIME:
MUSIC
II A
2 hours
Section A - Basic Harmony
(20 marks)
1. Write the cadences indicated below in four parts (SATB) inserting the correct
key-signatures.
(4 marks)
Perfect Cadence in the key of G minor
Plagal Cadence in the key of D minor
Interrupted Cadence in the key of A flat major
Imperfect Cadence in the key of E major
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1b. Look at the following excerpt and indicate with a bracket [ ] a shift in tonality to the
dominant.
(1 mark)
2. Describe the chords marked * fully, naming the final cadence.
(5 marks)
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3. Write out the following chords in four parts following the indicated figured-bass.
(5 marks)
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4. Indicate suitable chords (eg. IIb or II6) at the cadential points of the melody below which is
in F major.
(5 marks)
Section B – Elementary Composition Skills
Continue the given melody, creatively composing another 10 bars, hence a total of 12 bars.
Add appropriate dynamic and tempo markings. You may choose to write it for either flute
or violin.
(15 marks)
Section C – History and Analysis
(15 marks)
1. Define the following:
(5 marks)
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2. Can you name two ways a string instrument can be played?
(2 marks)
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3. Name the string instruments of the orchestra, describing the largest of the group.
(3 marks)
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4. A string quartet is a chamber group of string instruments. Can you name another similar
chamber ensemble?
(2 marks)
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5. What is the meaning of ‘transposing instruments’? Can you name two such instruments?
(3 marks)
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