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This portion of the exam consists of listening to passages on YouTube. Follow the link, listen to the piece, and answer the question.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIz3klPET3o

a. What is the tonality of this piece and why?

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b. Describe the tempo throughout the piece. Does it change? If so, where and how does it change?

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c. Describe the dynamics throughout the piece. Do they change? If so, where and how do they change?

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2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbxgYlcNxE8 (skip to 12:54)

a. What is the tonality of this piece and why?

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b. Describe the tempo throughout the piece. Does it change? If so, where and how does it change?

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c. Describe the dynamics throughout the piece. Do they change? If so, where and how do they change?

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Part 2: Analyzing

This portion of the exam consists of looking at actual music and discussing what you see.

1. The one-line melody in the picture above is an example of which type of musical texture?

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2. Is the melody mostly conjunct or disjunct? Why?

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3. Name the first eight (8) notes of the melody. Include repeated notes.

1. What key is the piece above in?

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2. Describe the time signature of the piece. What is it and what does it mean?

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3. What type of musical texture is this excerpt and why?

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Part 3: Application

In this section of the exam, you will apply your knowledge to create music.

On the staff below:

1. Draw a treble clef

2. Write in a time signature of 4/4

3. Using both quarter notes AND eighth notes, write an ascending F Major scale. Make sure to add the appropriate bar lines to divide the measures.

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On the staff below:

1. Draw a bass clef

2. Write in a time signature of 3/8

3. Using both eighth notes AND sixteenth notes, write a descending E Minor scale. Make sure to add the appropriate bar lines to divide the measures.

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Part 4: Short Answer

This section of the exam consists of short answer questions. Remember to justify your answers.

1. What is a piece that has a melody organized in AB form called? Why?

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2. What does it mean for a piece to be strophic?

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3. What is the difference between rhythm and meter?

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4. What is the difference between a half step and a whole step?

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5. What do #’s and b’s do to a note?

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6. What is tonic?

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7. What is polyphony?

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Extra credit (up to 15 ex cr points):

Look up a classical piece you have never listened to before. Discuss it using as much musical terminology as possible, and include the name and composer. In order to receive credit, you must be correct and there must not be generalizations. “The piece is fast” does not count.

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Answer the questions

Part 2: Analyzing

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Part 3: Application

Part 4: Short Answer