In Nigeria, the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination is administered by the National Examinations Council, or NECO, additionally in June/July and December/January, respectively, for the General Certificate in Education.For your convenience, we have put together a list of some frequently asked questions and their responses.
Questions on Theory and the NECO Music Objective
The Federal Government's response culminated in the National Examinations Council (NECO) being established in April 1999.
This program attempts to meet the nation's growing number of secondary school applicants sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
Here are a few of the questions on the music objectives:
Question 1
The English word for vivac is
A. slow
B. sustained
C. slow and steady
D. fast and lively
Answer: D
Question 2
Gulum is an example of
A. an indiophone
B. a chordophone
C. an aerophone
D. a membranophone
Answer: B
Question 3
Sing ye choirs of angels
Sing to God on high
The text above is best represented in
A. m:m|m:f|s:-|m:-|f:f|r:t|d:-|-:-||
B. m.m:-.m|m:f|s:s.f|m:s|f:f|r:t|d:-II
C. m:m.m|m:f:s|s:-:|m:-:-|f:f:f|r:-:t|d:-:-||
D. m:m.m|m:f|s:-.s|m:-m|f:f:f|r:t:r:t|d:-|-:-||
Answer: A
Question 4
The Ars Nova and Ars Antiqua belong to the
A. Romantic Period
B. Baroque period
C. Classical period
D. Medieval period
Answer: D
Question 5
We are H.A.P.P.Y is a Nigerian
A. praising song
B. marching song
C. art song
D. work song
Answer: B
NECO Theory Questions and Answers on Music
Question 1
With reference to Moment Musical by Franz Schubert
a. What period was the music written?
b. State the time signature.
c. For what medium was the music written?
d. List only two dynamic marks in the music.
e. Quote the first two bars of the bass part.
f. List any two articulations used in the music.
Answers
a. Romantic Period
b.
c. Piano
d. ppp, p, f, mf, cresc. mp, dim, morendo
e.
f. staccato (.), marcato (-), sforzando (>)
Question 2
a. List any five composers of the baroque period.
b. State the nationalities of the composers listed in 3 (a) above.
c. Mention any one musical type of each of the composers listed in 3 (a) above.
Answer
| COMPOSER | NATIONALITY | MUSICAL TYPE |
| George Frederick Handel | German/English | Operas, oratorios, cantatas, trios and duets, arias, chamber music, odes and serenatas, and organ concerti. |
| Johanne Sebastian Bach | German | Concerti grossi, masses, passions, cantatas, chorales, and fugues. |
| Henry Purcell | English | Anthems, hymns, theatre music, instrumentals, fantasias, and sonatas. |
| Claudio Monterverdi | Italian | Operas, masses, motets, oratorios, concerti, and madrigals |
| Antonio Vivaldi | Italian | Concerti, sinfonias, sonatas, operas, sacred music, and cantatas. |
| Dominico Scarlatti | Italian | Sinfonias, operas, motets. |
| Arcangelo Corelli | Italian | Concerti, chamber music, and orchestra music. |
Question 3
(a) List any five traditional musical types/ensembles in Nigeria.
(b) Identify the master instrument of each of the musical types/ensembles listed in 3 (a) above.
(c) State the ethnic group that is associated with each of the musical types/ensembles listed in 3 (a) above.
Answers
| TRADITIONAL TYPES/ENSEMBLES | MASTER INSTRUMENTS | ETHNIC GROUP |
| Nkwa | Udu/ekwe | Igbo |
| Nkpokiti | Oja | Igbo |
| Igede | Ngedegwu/Ngelenge | Igbo |
| Ebre | Nkwong | Ibibio |
| Asian iboikba | Obodom | Ibibio |
| Ikon | Ikon | Ibibio |
| Esakpaide | Emedomighan | Bini (Edo) |
| Ibiagogo | Agogo | Ora (Edo) |
| Ugho | lyema | Bini (Edo) |
| Biripo | lya-llu | 1 la je |
| Iri (Uri) | Nkwa-nkwa | llaje |
| Udje | Ukiri | Urhobo |
| Atilogwu | Oja | Igbo |
| Bata | lya-ilu bata | Yoruba |
Questions 4
Complete the table provided below by identifying the nationalities, musical genres, and the major instruments associated with the musicians listed in the first column.
| NAME | NATIONALITY | MUSICAL GENRE | MAJOR INSTRUMENT |
| Duke Ellington | |||
| Bob Marley | |||
| Hugh Masekela | |||
| Charlie Parker | |||
| Diana Ross |
Answers
| NAME | NATIONALITY | MUSICAL GENRE | MAJOR INSTRUMENT |
| Duke Ellington | American | Jazz/ Swing/ Big band | Piano |
| Bob Marley | Jamaican | Reggae | Guitar/voice |
| Hugh Masekela | South African | Jazz/ Rock | Trumpet |
| Charlie Parker | American | Jazz/ Bepob | Saxophone |
| Diana Ross | American | Rhythm and Blues/ Pop | Voice |
Question 5
(A) Melody Writing
Set the text below to a suitable melody. Indicate the tempo, phrasing, and dynamics marks.
Credit will be given for the originality of the composition and proper alignment of texts to the notes.
You hate me ‘cause I’m poor,
You like him ‘cause he’s rich,
My day will come someday,
My day will surely come.
(B) Two-Part Writing
Add an independent flowing bass part below the given melody.
(C) Four-Part Harmony
Harmonize the bass part below by adding alto, tenor, and bass parts.
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