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PRE-JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2012

MARKING SCHEME

MUSIC

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HIGHER AND ORDINARY LEVEL

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HIGHER LEVEL
Q.1
A

30 marks
4 marks
4 marks
2 marks
6 marks

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SET SONGS
CD: The Little Sandman
(i)
Ternary
(ii)
4/4 time
CD: Kalinka
(i)
Kalinka
(ii)
two of rubato/pauses/repetition
CD: The Wexford Carol
(i)
anacrusis/syncopation/fermata (pause)
(ii)
more than an octave
Song 2

C
D

Q.2
A

C
D

Q.3
A

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4 marks
4 marks
6 marks

SET WORKS
30 marks
(i)
Hornpipe from The Water Music
2 marks
(ii)
Handel
2 marks
(iii)
1717
2 marks
(iv)
suite
2 marks
(i)
D major
2 marks
(ii)
explanation of trill, forte & tutti
2 3 marks (6)
(i)
one of violins / oboes
2 marks
(ii)
trumpets & horns
(1 +1) 2 marks
(iii)
homophonic and explanation
2 marks
(i)
Any correct comparison
key: (1st = D major / 2nd B minor)
texture: (1st = homophonic / 2nd partly polyphonic/contrapuntal)
dynamics (1st = loud/2nd excerpt = softer)
instruments tutti in 1st excerpt / no brass (horns/trumpets) in 2nd excerpt
4 1 marks = 4 marks
(ii)
has more quavers
2 marks
(iii)
imperfect
2 marks

IRISH MUSIC
40 marks
CD: Traditional Hornpipes
(i)
a hornpipe / 4/4 time
2 3 marks (6)
rd
2 marks
(ii)
3 answer
(iii)
accordion
2 marks
CD: Mo Ghile Mhear
(i)
a love song
2 marks
(ii)
ornamentation/ non-trad accompaniment, modal tonality (D mixolydian - D, E,
F#, G, A, B, C, D)
3 2 marks (6)
CD: Dunmore Lassies
(i)
trad fused with bluesy/jazzy style or other answers relevant to actual
performance (instruments/bending notes/vibrato/ornamentation)
4 marks
(ii)
two of Bodhran/Slide guitar (guitar) or trad flute
2 2 marks (4)
(iii)
Trad: one of use of bodhran and Irish flute & whistle/ornamentation in
melody/use of Irish tune/modal tonality or other relevant answers
Non trad: one of accompaniment/use of non Irish instruments (guitar), style of
playing at start or other relevant answers.
2 2marks (4)
No music on CD:
A brief note on any Irish collector (4 relevant points of interest including one
publication)
up to 10 marks
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DICTATION
40 marks
9 melody notes
2 marks each (18)
9 rhythmic values
2 marks each (18)
Bar lines in the correct positions
1 mark each (4)
Notes:
In A, exceptionally, allow up to one third if contour (shape)but not pitch or
intervalsis correct (minimum of three consecutive notes)
In C, deduct 1 mark for extra bar line
Deduct 1 mark for each extra note

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Q.4
A
B
C

Q.5
A
B

Q.6
A
B

TRIADS
bar 20 three notes; E C#, A in the correct order
Allow 1 mark for C (natural)
A major

C
D

bar 31

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Chosen Songs and Works

40 marks
Concert Overtures, Preludes and Intermezzi
(i)
chosen song (from one of the above)
2 marks
(ii)
composer [only if (i) is correct]
2 marks
(i)
reason for suitability
musical feature
up to 4 marks
[only if A is correct]
Correct explanation of the term Overture:
Example: Instrumental introduction to an opera or musical, sometimes uses
melodies heard later in the production
2 marks
CD: Gilbert and Sullivans The Mikado Overture
(i)
two of bass drum/timpani/cymbals
2 2 marks (4)
(ii)
repeating notes
2 marks
(i)
glissando, unison playing
2 2 marks (4)
(ii)
Homophonic and reason (refer to music)
3 + 2 marks (5)
(i)
Accept oboe or cor anglais only
3 marks
(ii)
Any relevant answers - Examples:
8 1 mark (8)
Tempo: Excerpt 1: Moderato Excerpt 2: Slower
Dynamics: Excerpt 1: Loud Excerpt 2: Softer
Texture: Excerpt 1: Homophonic Excerpt 2: Some countermelody
(polyphonic) but mostly homophonic
Mood: Excerpt 1: Exciting Excerpt 2: Sad/ Melancholy/Gentle
or other relevant answers
(iii)
Japan (or Asian/Far Eastern countries)
2 marks
Relevant answers
2 marks
20 marks
3 2 marks (6)
4 marks
5 marks
5 marks

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MELODIES
35 marks
melody (18) and rhythm (9) 27 marks
ending on the keynote, that is, doh 4 marks
words (A) or phrasing (one or two phrase marks or commas) (B or C) 4 marks
Notes:
In assessing melodies, take the following into consideration:
type of movement
shape
intervals
patterns
approach to cadence(s)
balance
climax (high note) or anti-climax (low note)
element of surprise or originality
range
Mark out of 27 for melody (18) and rhythm (9) as follows:
Band Description
Marks
1
very good melodic style, convincing rhythm
24 27
2
good shape and sense of direction, nearly matching rhythm
20 23
3
careful melody, accurate rhythm
16 19
4
some melodic interest, fairly accurate rhythm
12 15
5
no sense of key, inconsistent rhythm
8 11
6
erratic shape in melody, weak rhythm
47
7
little or no attempt
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Q.7
1, 2
3
4

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Q.8
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CHORD PROGRESSIONS
45 marks
Melody and Bass notes at cadences for keyboard:
X: an imperfect cadence (IV V)
12 marks
Y: an interrupted cadence (V vi)
12 marks
Z: a perfect cadence and an approach chord (ii V I)
21 marks
Notes for A Melody and Bass notes at cadences for keyboard:
Award marks for note accuracyat X and Y: 3+3; at Z: 4 (bass) + 3
Awkward progressions: maximum deduction, 2 marks per cadence at X and Y;
3 marks at Z
Incorrect rhythmic values: no deduction
Inappropriate use of 2nd inversion; deduct 2 marks
Final chord must end in root position
Chords at cadences for SATB choir
X: an imperfect cadence (IV V)
12 marks
Y: an interrupted cadence (V vi)
12 marks
Z: a perfect cadence and an approach chord (ii V I)
21 marks
Notes for B: Chords at cadences for SATB choir
Award marks for note accuracy
Minor grammatical errors e.g. spacing, double 3rd (major chord), parallel
5ths + 8ves, leading note incorrectly used maximum deduction, 1 mark per chord
Incorrect rhythmic values: no deduction
Inappropriate use of 2nd inversion, deduct 2 marks

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Backing Chords Somerset

Possible scheme:
[Bflat / F] Bflat, F, C, F
[B flat / F] E flat, Cm or (E flat/G), F, F7, B flat
Nine backing chords
9 5 marks each (45)
Notes for C: Backing Chords
No chord symbol may be repeated twice in succession.
The last two chords must be as indicated above F7. F = only 2 marks
Wrong chord (not in scheme) followed by a correct chord: 0 + 5 = 5 marks
Accept lower case letters for minor chords, if there are capitals for major.
Roman numerals: 0 marks.
Incorrect notation, for example, B for B flatallow 2 marks; if two errors, for
example, Bm for B flataward 0 marks.

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Q.9

FREE COMPOSITION
100 marks
Selection and maintenance of style
up to 25 marks
Exploitation of medium and material
up to 25 marks
Four of the following, as appropriate:
form, notation, melody, part-writing, accompaniment, rhythm, texture, dynamics,
timbre
up to 40 marks
General impression
up to10 marks

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Q.10 GENERAL STUDY

20 marks
A
(i)
name of general study
(ii)
category
Deduct two marks (1 + 1) elsewhere if not given or if category is incorrect.
B
(i)
title of first piece
2 marks
composer or performer
2 marks
(ii)
title of second piece
2 marks
composer or performer
2 marks
C
General introduction
up to 3 marks
Musical feature 1 and description
up to 3 marks
musical feature 2 and description
up to 3 marks
musical feature 3 and description
up to 3 marks
Notes:
No marks for titles of set songs or set works or Irish music in B
Look for accurate descriptions of musical interest (two points or one well
developed)up to 3 marks in each case, e.g. voices or instruments,
melodies, rhythms, dynamics, mood, or other points of musical interest such
as lyrics, form, harmony, historical context, reception, etc.
Deduct one mark in each case if musical feature is omitted or not given in the
answer.

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ORDINARY LEVEL
Q.1
A

30 marks
5 marks
5 marks
5 marks
5 marks

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SET SONGS
CD: The Little Sandman
(i)
an art song
(ii)
steps
CD: Kalinka
(i)
Kalinka
(ii)
free rhythm
CD: The Wexford Carol
(i)
Ireland
(ii)
AABA

Q.2
A

C
D

Q.3
A

Q.4
A
B

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5 marks
5 marks

SET WORKS
30 marks
(i)
The Water Music Suite
3 marks
(ii)
Handel
3 marks
(iii)
1717
3 marks
(iv)
hornpipe
3 marks
(i)
D major
3 marks
(ii)
one explanation of trill/forte or tutti
3 marks
(i)
violins or oboes
2 marks
(ii)
homophonic
2 marks
(i)
Any simple correct comparison - dynamics (1st = loud/2nd excerpt = softer)
Instruments tutti in 1st excerpt / no brass (horns/trumpets) in 2nd excerpt
2 2 marks = 4 marks
(ii)
Mood: any word (such as triumphant/regal/royal/exciting etc.) with a short
description about the Water Music.
4 marks
IRISH MUSIC
40 marks
CD: Traditional Hornpipes
(i)
a hornpipe
4 marks
(ii)
4/4 time
3 marks
(iii)
accordion
3 marks
CD: Mo Ghile Mhear
(i)
a love song
5 marks
(ii)
ornamentation or other relevant answer
5 marks
CD: Dunmore Lassies
(i)
trad/blues
4 marks
(ii)
one of use of bodhran and Irish flute & whistle/ornamentation in melody/use of
Irish tune/modal tonality or other relevant answers
4 marks
(iii)
a folk group
2 marks
(i)
Edward Bunting
5 marks
& a very brief note on any Irish collector (2 relevant points of interest)
5 marks
DICTATION
4/4 time signature written in score
9 correct stems 4 marks each

40 marks
4 marks
36 marks

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Q.5
A
B

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CHOSEN SONGS AND WORKS

40 marks
Concert Overtures, Preludes and Intermezzi
(i)
chosen song
3 marks
(ii)
composer, only if (i) is correct
3 marks
one musical feature
4 marks
[only if A is correct]
D: Gilbert and Sullivans The Mikado Overture
(i)
one of bass drum/timpani/cymbals
4 marks
(ii)
repeating notes
4 marks
(i)
moderato
4 marks
(ii)
Japan & relevant answer
4 marks
(i)
Woodwind
5 marks
(ii)
Tempo
Excerpt 1: Moderato Excerpt 2: Slower
3 marks
Dynamics:
Excerpt 1: Loud
Excerpt 2: Softer
3 marks
Mood:
Excerpt 1: Exciting Excerpt 2: Sad/ Melancholy/Gentle
or other relevant answers
3 marks

Q.6
A
B
C
D

Q.7
A

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B
C

TRIADS
bar 20 three notes; E C#, A in the correct order 4 3 marks
Allow 3 marks for C (natural)
A
major
bar 31

40 marks
12 marks

MELODIES
melody (32) and rhythm (16) (B)
melody (A and C) 48
ending on the keynote, that is, doh 6
phrasing (one or two phrase marks or commas) (B, C) 6
A: Mark melody only, with given rhythm, out of 48
B & C: Mark melody and rhythm as follows:

60 marks

Band Description
1
Very good melodic style, convincing rhythm
2
good shape and sense of direction, nearly matching rhythm
3
careful melody, accurate rhythm
4
some melodic interest, fairly accurate rhythm
5
no sense of key, inconsistent rhythm
6
erratic shape in melody, weak rhythm
7
little or no attempt
Notes #1
In assessing melodies, take the following into consideration:
type of movement
shape and range
intervals
patterns
approach to cadence(s) or ending
balance and relationship to , or matching, given opening
climax (high note) or anti-climax (low note)
element of surprise or originality

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10 marks
8 marks
10 marks

Marks
42 48
35 41
28 34
21 27
14 20
7 13
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Notes #2
In B or C, rhythm only: one third of maximum mark in each band, for example,
band 7, 2 marks; band 4, 9 marks
In C, if two bars of the original are repeated: maximum 36 marks
In C, if three bars of the original are repeated: maximum: 20 marks
Go down one band for wrong rhythm in A and for using the same rhythm in C
Go down one band for too many or too few bars

Q. 8
A
B

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GENERAL STUDY
(i)
name of general study
(ii)
category
(i)
title of first piece
composer or performer
(ii)
title of second piece
composer or performer
musical feature 1
brief note
musical feature 2
brief note
Notes

No marks for titles of set songs, set works or Irish music in B

For brief notes in C, mark as follows:

excellent: 3 marks
good: 2 marks
fair: 1 mark

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20 marks
1 mark
1 mark
2 marks
2 marks
2 marks
2 marks
2 marks
up to 3 marks
2 marks
up to 3 marks