ICSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2024 Western Music

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ICSE 2024 EXAMINATION

SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER

WESTERN MUSIC

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ].

SECTION A
(Answer all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)

(i) I am smaller in size and the second member of the string family.
(a) Viola
(b) Cello
(c) Harp
(d) Double Bass

(ii) “SECCO” is a playing technique associated with:

(a) String Family

(b) Pipe Organ

(c) Percussion Family

(d) Woodwind Family

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(iii) Identify the Instrument:
It can take on the role of both a solo and an accompanying instrument.
(a) Clarinet & Triangle
(b) Piano & Guitar
(c) Saxophone & Pipe organ
(d) Flute and Guitar

(iv) Match the following:
A. 1. Plectrum

B. 2. Bow

C. 3. Mouthpiece

D. 4. Reed

Choose the right option:
(a) A=3, B=4, C=2, D=1
(b) A=2, B=3, C=4, D=1
(c) A=4, B=2, C=1, D=3

(d) A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4

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(v) The sound of a classical guitar is richer, less loud and bright and there is more
sustain.
(a) True
(b) False

(vi) Name the type of steel guitar which is typically played with the instrument in
a horizontal position on the performer’s lap or otherwise supported.
(a) Classical Guitar
(b) Folk Guitar
(c) Hawaiian Guitar
(d) Spanish Guitar

(vii) The Violin is a Soprano instrument.
(a) False
(b) True

(viii) In which instrument family is the term 'Striking spot' used?
(a) Woodwind
(b) Guitar
(c) String
(d) Percussion

(ix) A double reed wind instrument:
(a) Oboe
(b) Transverse flute
(c) Clarinet
(d) Trombone

(x) Define embouchure.
(a) The force with which you blow an instrument
(b) The position and strength of one’s lips when applied to the mouthpiece.

(c) Sound caused by the percussionist using one or two hammers.
(d) Playing technique of the mouth organ.

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(xi) What is another term for the knobs on the console of a pipe organ?
(a) Pallet
(b) Stops
(c) Pulls
(d) Levers

(xii) The most versatile and expressive member of the keyboard Family.
(a) Piano
(b) Clavichord
(c) Harpsichord

(d) Harp

(xiii) Guitar tuning from high to low.
(a) EADGBE
(b) EBGDAE
(c) ABCDEF
(d) EBAFGD

(xiv) All types of drums / percussion instruments are 'Idiophones'.
(a) True
(b) False

(xv) All wind instruments are aerophones.
(a) True
(b) False

(xvi) The only brass instrument that uses a slide:
(a) Tuba
(b) Trombone
(c) French horn
(d) Trumpet

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(xvii) The pipe organ is a true aerophone.
(a) False
(b) True

(xviii) Find the odd one out:
(a) Knob
(b) Flue pipe
(c) PVC pipe
(d) Reed pipe

(xix) An instrument which is an idiophone and a membranophone:
(a) Tambourine
(b) Triangle
(c) Lute
(d) Zither

(xx) Read the statements below and identify which are correct statements.
A. An acoustic guitar uses its body construction to produce and amplify
sound.
B. A classical guitar is a 7 stringed instrument.
C. Capo and Plectrum are guitar accessories.
D. Sound production in acoustic and electric guitars are the same.

Choose the correct option.
(a) A&B
(b) C&D
(c) A&D
(d) A&C

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SECTION B
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2
(a) What do you understand by the term “Symphony”? [20]
(b) How many movements would one find in a normal symphony?
(c) Describe in detail any two movements of your favorite symphony and mention any
two composers of symphonies with one example each.

Question 3
Write a short essay on the life and musical contributions of any two of the following [20]
composers:
(a) Ludwig van Beethoven
(b) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(c) Johannes Brahms
(d) Franz Schubert
(e) George Frideric Handel

Question 4
What is Jazz? When did it originate? Trace its structure, early development, and spread [20]
throughout the U.S. Mention any two pioneering Jazz musicians.

Question 5
If you could for one day put yourself into the shoes of your favourite artist, who would [20]
that be? Explain your choice with reference to his / her / their early life, reasons for popular
appeal, and musical contributions.

Question 6

Define a “Concerto” and expound on its structure (form). Analyze any one concerto of [20]
your choice with special attention to the tempo, key and instruments used in any two
movements.

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Question 7
Write a short essay on the life, works and contributions on any two of the following [20]
exponents of jazz:
(i) Louis Armstrong
(ii) Duke Ellington
(iii) George Gershwin
(iv) Miles Davis

Question 8
Write an article for the local newspaper highlighting any one of your musical experiences [20]
in your school, community, or place of worship.

Question 9
What is a Digital Audio Workstation? Examine the features and applications of any one [20]
DAW you are fond of. How has it helped you in the production of popular music?

Question 10
Answer the following: [20]
(i) Define Electronic music. Mention any four sub genres of Electronic music.
(ii) Trace the origin and development of “Electronic” music as a genre. Mention
two pioneers of early and two modern day exponents of electronic music.

Question 11
Write short notes on any two of the following music genres: [20]
(i) Folk music
(ii) Country music
(iii) Gospel music
(iv) Soul music
(v) Reggae music
(vi) Pop music

(vii) Rock music
(viii) Rhythm & Blues

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