Grade 7 May 2012
Grade 7 May 2012
Grade 7
TCL 012128
Theory of Music Grade 7
May 2012
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4. This paper contains seven (7) sections and you should answer all of them.
5. Read each question carefully before answering it. Your answers must be written legibly in the
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examination centre and listed on page 4 of the current edition of the written examinations syllabus.
In particular, you are reminded that you are not allowed to bring books, music or papers into the
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7. If you leave the examination room you will not be allowed to return.
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1.1 Write one octave of the Dorian mode starting on G, ascending then descending, in a rhythm to
fit the given time signature. Do not use a key signature, but write in the necessary accidentals.
1.2 Which note is the submediant of the minor key shown by this key signature?�����������������
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1.6 On the staves below write out, in four parts, for SATB the third inversion of the diminished
seventh built on the leading note of G minor. Do not use a key signature, but write in the
necessary accidentals. Use the correct spelling.
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1.7 Which Classical composer is best known for his symphonies and string quartets?
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[a] trio sonata [b] piano sonata [c] sonata da camera [d] sonatina
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2.1 Transpose this 12-bar blues chord progression into Ab major with Roman numerals below
the stave and chord symbols above. Then fill in the keyboard part with block chords on each
crotchet beat. Use shorthand where appropriate.
C C C C
I I I I
F F C C
IV IV I I
G F C G
V IV I V
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3.1 Write an 8-bar melody in G major for violin. Do not use a key signature, but write in the
necessary accidentals. You may use the following as a start if you wish.
Marziale
ff
4.1 Here is a chord progression. Make a harmonic sequence by repeating it one note lower each
time to complete the phrase.
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Allegro molto marcato
Grieg
p
p
p
p
poco
6.1 Label the chords in this phrase with Roman numerals below the stave and chord symbols above,
and complete it appropriately.
Bach
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[Angloise] Weyse
a2
Clarinets in Bb
Horns in F
Violin I
Violin II
Basso
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7.1 What do you notice about the notes in the basso line in bars 1—4?���������������������������
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7.4 On the stave below write out the horn parts of bars 9–12 at sounding pitch.
7.5 Two passages contain a pedal point. One is bars 17—24 – which is the other?������������������
7.6 Write the appropriate Roman numeral below the first quaver beat of bar 15.
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7.9 Write the appropriate chord symbol above the last quaver beat in bar 7.
7.10 Which of the following features are not present in this music?
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