Compositional Studies Question Paper
Compositional Studies
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: MUSI 210
COURSE TITLE: COMPOSITIONAL STUDIES
STREAM: Y2 S1
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 29/11/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO
PLEASE TURN OVER
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1. (a) Compose a melody of at least 12 bars including a modulation to the sub-dominant
key. (15 marks)
2. (b) Harmonize the melody in question 1 (a) in four parts. Include the use of dominant
seventh chord (V7) (15 marks)
3. Compose lyrics in English or Kiswahili and set them to music of at least 12 bars.
(20 marks)
4. Discuss ten techniques of composing a melody giving examples of each. (20 marks)
5. Transcribe a melody of any song you know (in a language of your choice) and harmonize
it in four parts. The melody should be at least 24 bars long. (20 marks)
(a) By giving examples explain the following terms:
(b) Explain six qualities of a good melody (6 marks)
(i) Passing notes
(ii) Auxiliary notes
(iii) Nota cambiata
(iv) Appoggiatura
(v) Anticipation
(vi) Acciaccatura
(vii) Syncopation (14 marks)
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