MUSIC EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR

MUSIC EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR

017 MUSIC (For School Candidates Only)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This examination format is a revised version of the 2008 format. The format is based on the music for Ordinary Level Syllabus issued in 2005.

In this format, the emphasis has been placed on the competence-based items approach also inclined towards higher order thinking skills.

Despite this emphasis made in the format, there are no changes in the examination content.

2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will measure the extent to which candidates can:

2.1 use skills in reading, writing and listening to music;

2.2 demonstrate skills of singing simple melodies at sight;

2.3 compose simple rhythms and melodies using aesthetic values;

2.4 harmonise simple music;

2.5 demonstrate skill of singing melodies of selected songs;

2.6 demonstrate procedures of playing traditional and modern musical instruments of Tanzania;

2.7 critique musical works based on the principles of good melody; and

2.8 explain musical terms and signs related to loudness, softness, speed and expression.

3.1 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The examination will measure the candidates’ ability to:

3.1 explain terminologies and theories of music;

3.2 demonstrate writing and listening skills to music;

3.3 perform music (singing and playing musical instruments);

3.4 compose music using aesthetic values;

3.5 harmonise music; 3.6 criticise music works; and

3.7 demonstrate entrepreneurship skills.

36 4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

The examination will consist of two papers. Paper 017/1 Music 1 (Theory Paper) and Paper 017/2 Music 2 (Practical Paper).

4.1 Paper 017/1 Music 1 (Theory Paper)

This paper will be a three (3)-hour examination. It will consist of sections A, B and C with a total of 10 questions. Candidates will be required to answer a total of nine (9) questions which will weigh 100 marks.

Section A will consist of two (2) questions. Question 1 will be a multiple-choice type with 15 items. Question 2 will be a matching item with five (5) items. Each item in both multiple-choice and matching items question will weigh one (1) mark.

Candidates will be required to answer all the questions. The section will weigh a total of 20 marks.

Section B will consist of five (5) short answer questions from any topic in the syllabus. Each question will weigh 10 marks.

Candidates will be required to answer all the questions. The section will weigh a total of 50 marks.

Section C will consist of three (3) essay questions from any topic in syllabus. Candidates will be required to answer two (2) questions.

Each question will weigh 15 marks. The section will weigh a total of 30 marks.

4.2 Paper 017/2 Music 2 (Practical Paper)

This paper will last for two (2) hours and will consist of 10 practical questions. Each question will weigh 10 marks. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions which will weigh 100 marks.

37 38 5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT

The topics that will be assessed are as follows:

5.1 017/1 Music 1

5.1.1 Rudiments of music

5.1.2 Harmony

5.1.3 Applied music

5.2 017/2 Music 2

5.2.1 Rudiments of music

5.2.2 Harmony

5.2.3 Applied music