- Write the following melody as it should be played or sung.(Solved)
Write the following melody as it should be played or sung.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- What was the response of the audience when the Halleluya chorus was performed (for the first time) in Covent Gardens Theatre in 1743?(Solved)
What was the response of the audience when the Halleluya chorus was performed (for the first time) in Covent Gardens Theatre in 1743?
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Who composed the Halleluya chorus?(Solved)
Who composed the Halleluya chorus?
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Name three instruments used to accompany the Sengenya dance.(Solved)
Name three instruments used to accompany the Sengenya dance.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- In which community is Sengenya dance performed?(Solved)
In which community is Sengenya dance performed?
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- What do we call music sung by
(i) 2 people
(ii) 3 people
(ii) 4 people (Solved)
What do we call music sung by
(i) 2 people
(ii) 3 people
(ii) 4 people
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- PRESCRIBED WESTERN MUSIC
Recitative: “I tell you mystery” and Air . “the trumpet shall sound” from the Messiah by G.F Handel
(a) In which key does the...(Solved)
PRESCRIBED WESTERN MUSIC
Recitative: “I tell you mystery” and Air . “the trumpet shall sound” from the Messiah by G.F Handel
(a) In which key does the recitative begin?
(b) Describe the performance of the trumpet in the aria from bar 9 to bar 19 in terms of rhythm
(c) With reference to bar numbers , identify any one modulation.
(d) With reference to bar numbers, identify the following in the performance.
A trill
Pedal note
Scalic movement
Melisma
(e) Outline the rhythm of the Viola in bar 74 to bar 77 of the aria.
(f) Name the cadence at bar 156.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- PRESCRIBED AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Mijikenda ensemble
a) Describe the introduction in relation to voice and instruments used.
b) Briefly describe the different sections of this performance.
c) What...(Solved)
PRESCRIBED AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Mijikenda ensemble
a) Describe the introduction in relation to voice and instruments used.
b) Briefly describe the different sections of this performance.
c) What role does the aeroplane play in the last section?
d) Mention any three other instruments used in the ensemble.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Which type of work is:
Peter and the Wolf -
War and Peace -
Lieutenant Kije -
The love of Three Oranges -(Solved)
Which type of work is:
Peter and the Wolf -
War and Peace -
Lieutenant Kije -
The love of Three Oranges -
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Name any two compositions of Sergei Prokofiev that have Soviet national influence.
(Solved)
Name any two compositions of Sergei Prokofiev that have Soviet national influence.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Name the period in which Sergei Prokofiev lived.
(Solved)
Name the period in which Sergei Prokofiev lived.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Explain any two characteristic features of Edward Elgar's music.(Solved)
Explain any two characteristic features of Edward Elgar's music.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- What kind of works are the following?
The Dream of Gerontius
Falstaff
Cockaigne
Enigma Variations (Solved)
What kind of works are the following?
The Dream of Gerontius
Falstaff
Cockaigne
Enigma Variations
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Name Edward Elgar's nationality.
(Solved)
Name Edward Elgar's nationality.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Explain any two characteristics of George Friderich Handel's music.(Solved)
Explain any two characteristics of George Friderich Handel's music.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Name any two of George Friderich Handel's operas.(Solved)
Name any two of George Friderich Handel's operas.
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Outline any two characteristic features of Handel’s oratorios(Solved)
Outline any two characteristic features of Handel’s oratorios
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- What is an oratorio? (Solved)
What is an oratorio?
Date posted: October 18, 2019.
- Name any two operas of Monteverdi.(Solved)
Name any two operas of Monteverdi.
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- Name any one of Monteverdi’s sacred works.
(Solved)
Name any one of Monteverdi’s sacred works.
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- State any three characteristic features of Monteverdi’s music that are used to enhance emotional intensity(Solved)
State any three characteristic features of Monteverdi’s music that are used to enhance emotional intensity
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- What is a madrigal?(Solved)
What is a madrigal?
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- State any four different ways in which the solo – choral response style is used in the performance of an African traditional folk song.(Solved)
State any four different ways in which the solo – choral response style is used in the performance of an African traditional folk song.
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- State any four roles of instruments in a traditional music performance (Solved)
State any four roles of instruments in a traditional music performance
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- Identify the following;
Hela
Nzumari
Wandindi
Kayamba
(Solved)
Identify the following;
Hela
Nzumari
Wandindi
Kayamba
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- Name any two traditional Kenyan dances where membranophones are a part of the ensemble(Solved)
Name any two traditional Kenyan dances where membranophones are a part of the ensemble
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- Name any two Kenyan tuned membranophones.(Solved)
Name any two Kenyan tuned membranophones.
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- What is a membranophone?(Solved)
What is a membranophone?
Date posted: October 17, 2019.
- PRESCRIBED WESTERN MUSIC
ODE FOR ST. CECILIA’S DAY CHORUS NO.3: FROM HARMONY BY GEORGE F. HANDEL
a) What type of work is this piece?
b) What is the...(Solved)
PRESCRIBED WESTERN MUSIC
ODE FOR ST. CECILIA’S DAY CHORUS NO.3: FROM HARMONY BY GEORGE F. HANDEL
a) What type of work is this piece?
b) What is the medium of performance of this work?
c) Using bar numbers describe the form of this works.
d) Outline any four melodic compositional styles used in this works.
e) Outline any two features of baroque period music evident in this works.
Date posted: August 20, 2019.
- PRESCRIBED TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MUSIC
Meru Folksong by Nkubu High School (PPMC recording of KMF 2014)
a) Describe the introductory section of the recording.
b) What is...(Solved)
PRESCRIBED TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MUSIC
Meru Folksong by Nkubu High School (PPMC recording of KMF 2014)
a) Describe the introductory section of the recording.
b) What is the role of the ibeere in the recording?
c) Describe any two main vocal ornaments used in the recording.
d) Outline any three responsorial styles used in the recording.
Date posted: August 20, 2019.