Theory of Music Exam Practice Paper 1 Grade 5

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Grade 5 Theory Paper 1

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This paper contains 8 questions, all of which should be answered. Time allowed: 2 hours 1 (a) (i) The following extract, which begins on the first beat of the bar, requires two different time signatures, in the first and third bars. Write in two appropriate time signatures.

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Mahler: Symphony No. 4, movement 1

(ii) Write as a semibreve (whole note) an enharmonic equivalent of the first note of the first bar.

(b)

(i) Give the meaning of the term arco. (ii) Hence, suggest an instrument for which this extract could have been written.

(c)

(i) Describe the chords marked X and Y in the extract below as chord I, II, IV or V in relation to the tonic key. Also indicate whether the chord is in root position, 1st or 2nd inversion. The key is a minor. Chopin: Waltz in a minor

Chord X:

Chord Y:

(ii) Give the name of the ornament used in the fourth bar.

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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.

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Bach: Freu dich sehr, Oh meine Seele

(a) Using crotchets, write one octave ascending of the melodic minor scale that begins on the given note. Do not use a key signature, but write in all the necessary accidentals.

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(b) Put accidentals in front of the notes that need them to form a descending scale of E major.

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The following melody is written for clarinet in Bb. Transpose it so that it will sound at concert pitch (down a major 2nd). Remember to include a key signature and all necessary accidentals.

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Weber, Clarinet Concerto No. 1

Suggest suitable progressions for the two phrases in the following melody, indicating only one chord (I, II, IV or V) at each of the places marked A-E. You dont need to indicate the inversion of the chord. Show the chord by either writing I, II, IV or V. Alternatively you can write the notes on the stave.

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Chord A: Chord C: Chord E:

Chord B: Chord D:

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Look at this extract from a cello sonata by Camille Saint-Sans and then answer the questions below.

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(a) (i) Give the meaning of: Molto Tranquillo .......................

(bar 3)

...

(bar 4)

(bar 7)

(ii) Give the name of the tonic triad formed by the chord highlighted in bar 5. (b) (i) Answer true or false to the following statements: The cellos highest note is a G .. The rhythmic device known as Syncopation features in bars 1-5 The shortest rhythmic duration in the extract is the semiquaver. . .

(ii) Rewrite bar 6 for the cello in the alto clef, so that it sounds at the same pitch. Remember to write in the clef.

(c) (i) Which type of scale is formed by the first seven notes in the cello part? (ii) Give the technical name (tonic, supertonic) for the cellos second note in bar 6. The key is F major. . (iii) The cello is a non-transposing string instrument (The music sounds at the pitch written). Name a standard orchestral non-transposing woodwind instrument. .

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Look at the given extract, written for two violins. Identify the intervals between the parts. You should give both the interval (eg. 3rd) and its type (eg. major).

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1st interval: ... 2nd interval: ... 3rd interval: ... 4th interval: ... 5th interval: ...

Compose a melody for either Flute or Violin, using the given opening. Indicate the tempo and other performance directions, including any that might be necessary for the instrument that you have chosen. The complete melody should be 8 bars long. Instrument for which the melody is written

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