MUS 25 Practice Exam 3A
50 minutes. 100 total pts
Dynamite (20 pts)
1) Identify the measure where the Truck Driver’s Gear Change occurs and explain in one or two sentences what defines it. (20 pts)
New Excerpt – “You’ll Be Back” (60 pts)
2) One of the main melodic motives first occurs during the words "You say" (m.4-5), which is then developed throughout the verse. Additional presentations of the developed motive occur (examples: “You cry” (m.8-9), "Why so sad" (m.12-13), "making me mad" (m.16-17)). Name at least one defining feature that is common to the opening motive and its variants. Also, explain how the motive for “making me mad” (m.16-17) can be thought of as a combination of two or more previous iterations of the motive. Use measure / beat numbers and locators. (20 pts)
3) Identify all nonharmonic tones (ignore register) in m.9-11. *Ignore C/D chord for this question* Be sure to specify each measure (ex: m.13: D#, A / m.14: F /etc.) (20 pts)
4) Describe the harmonic rhythm in m.1-4. (Include C/D chord). Is the harmonic rhythm syncopated in any of the measures? If so, specify the measure(s) (20 pts)
Elfking (20 pts)
5) The father sings in m.36-39 and the son sings in m.41-45. Describe one way that the music of the father is distinguished from the music of the son in this specific passage.