Mhc 320: History And Analysis Of Western Music Ii Question Paper

Mhc 320: History And Analysis Of Western Music Ii

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2005

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EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

MHC 320: HISTORY AND ANALYSIS OF WESTERN MUSIC II

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions.

1. Use the attached score, Mozart's piano sonata in C major K 330, Second Movement to answer the following questions;
a. What is the overall form of the piece? Show in the score using letters.
b. In what key does the piece begin?
c. In what key does it end?
d. What other keys does the composer use in the piece?
e. Show at least three different cadences in the score.
f. Mention any other points of interest in the music. [20 mks]

2. Romantic composers explored a big variety of musical styles in their music. Some styles were associated with specific composers, but some were more general. Choose two styles given below and discuss giving some examples;
a. Individual style
b. Expressive aims and subjects
c. Nationalism an exoticism (from far away)
d. Program music
e. Expressive tone color [10mks]

3. The "art song" was one of the important contribution by both Classical and Romantic composers. Write notes on the contribution by some composers showing how they (composers) contributed to the development of this type of music. [10mks]

4. Write notes on general characteristics of Romantic period, citing specific styles and types of music and other musical developments [10mks]

5. Write notes on the contribution to music by the following composers;
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
b. Ludwig Van Beethoven
c. Franz Joseph Haydn [10mks]

6. Compare and contrast the "Classical Concerto" with "Romantic Concerto". Mention any composers associated with the development of this type of music. [10mks]

7. Match the following musical concepts with the definitions given below the concept, by placing the correct number (definition) in the space provided against concepts.

Concepts
a. Dissonance
b. Harmony
c. Melody
d. Modulation
e. Dominant
f. Timbre
g. Sequence
h. Syncopation
i. Dynamics
j. Theme

Definitions
1. A melody that serves as the starting point for a more extended piece of music.
2. How chords are constructed and follow each other.
3. Unstable combination of tones, tension demanding onward motion.
4. Shifting from one key to another in a musical composition.
5. Series of single notes that add up to a recognizable whole.
6. Repetition of a melodic pattern at a higher or lower pitch.
7. Placing an accent in music where not normally expected.
8. Particular arrangement of note lengths in a piece of music; ordered flow of music through time.
9. A triad built on the fifth step of the scale.
10. Tone color quality of sound.

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