NBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2022 Music

Total number of printed pages : 6 NB-XII/MS/1

2022
MUSIC
Total marks : 70 Time : 3 hours

General instructions:
i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers.
ii) The question paper consists of 34 questions.
iii) Marks are indicated against each question.
iv) Internal choice is given in questions carrying 4 and 6 marks.
N.B: Check to ensure that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top
left side.

1. What is the significance of the common practice period ? 1

2. Name two composers from the romantic period. 1

3. Write the correct clef sign before the given notes to make the note
name correct 1

4. Write a one octave C major pentatonic scale using bass clef. 1

5. How is a diminished triad constructed ? 1

6. Name two forms of music used for songs. 1
4
7. Name the rest which will last a full bar in time signature. 1
2
2
8. In time signature, name the note which will receive 1 count. 1
2

Write the enharmonic equivalents of G  and C  .
 
9. 1


10. Give the relative majors of : 1
a) C minor b) Fm

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11. Label the following : 1

12. Define accented passing note. 1

13. Write the following tune in the treble stave without changing the pitch. 2

14. Write the correct time signature below the asterisks. 2
a) b)

c) d)

15. Add barlines to agree with the time signature. 2

a)

b)

16. Write a melody for cello, using the first five degrees of the A major scale
using the given rhythm. Use key signature and finish on the supertonic. 2

17. Continue the rhythm to fit the phrase. 2
“Safe to the rock that is high-er than I
My soul in its conflicts would fly”

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18. Draw a one octave A major arpeggio, descending and ascending on a
tenor stave. Insert key signature. Use crotchets. 2

19. Work out the keys of the following pieces : 2

a)

b)

20. Add accented passing notes below the asterisks. 2

21. Draw an imperfect cadence in B major. Use 4-part chords in root position.
Insert key signature. 2

22. Write two points on nationalism and name two composers. 2

Answer any five from questions 23-29.

23. Using semiquaver triplets, write broken chords of the following
keys. Use key signature and finish no less than 2 leger lines above
or below the stave. 2+2=4

(b) Chord IV in A major, ascending, treble clef.
(a) Chord iio in B minor, descending, tenor clef.

24. Draw a 4-bar melody using the G major pentatonic scale in the tenor
stave. Write in 2 bar phrases, the first ending on D and the second on G.
Include tempo and dynamic markings. 4

25. Construct the following scales using minim notes with key signature

G  melodic minor, ascending, treble clef.
in the following keys. 2+2=4

D  major scale, descending, alto clef.
a)
b)

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26. Label the chord progressions with roman numerals below and chord
symbols above. 4

27. Write the correct inversions to the given intervals and name them. 1x4=4

28. Transpose the following melodies : 2+2=4
a) Down a minor second

b) Up a perfect 5th

29. Work out the following modulations : 2+2=4

a)

Tonic chord in ___ Perfect cadence in ___
Perfect cadence is in the ___

b)

Tonic chord in ___ Perfect cadence in ___
Perfect cadence is in the ___

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Answer any three from questions 30-34.

30. Use notes from the chords indicated below to complete : 3x2=6
a) the bass line (Add some repeated notes or octaves)

b) the melody line (Add some passing notes)

31. Write scales in the given keys and then write the tonic, supertonic,
sub dominant and dominant 7th triads. Label them with roman
numerals below and chord symbols above. Use key signature and
necessary accidentals. 3+3=6

E  major, ascending, alto clef.
a) C melodic minor, ascending, treble clef.
b)

32. Using minims, write 4-part chords using notes shown by the roman
numerals. Double the root in each case, even if the chord is in first

C  minor ii  c
or second inversion. 3+3=6

E major V 
a)
b)

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33. Look at the music and answer the following questions . 1x6=6

Energico

Senza ped

a) Which roman numerals describe the bass line of bar 1 ?
b) Name the auxilliary note in bar 1.
c) Which key does the music modulate to in bar 4 ?
d) Name the chord symbol appropriate for bar 2.
e) What is the meaning of ‘energico’ ?
f) Give the meaning of senza ped.

34. Discuss the music of the baroque period or the classical period. 6

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