WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL | WAEC
June 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
*Question 4(a)*
To write the note F# in the treble clef using semibreve/whole notes:
F# is on the fourth line of the treble clef staff.
*Final Answer for 4(a):* F# on the fourth line of the treble clef staff as a semibreve/whole note.
*Question 4(b)*
Classify the instruments into their respective groups:
- Keyboard: Electronic
- Cello: Strings
- Clarinet: Woodwinds
- Oboe: Woodwinds
- Trombone: Brass
*Final Answer for 4(b):*
| Instrument | Group |
| --- | --- |
| Keyboard | Electronic |
| Cello | Strings |
| Clarinet | Woodwinds |
| Oboe | Woodwinds |
| Trombone | Brass |
*Question 4(c)*
Two important issues addressed in King Paluta's song "Asaase":
- Social justice
- Economic empowerment
*Final Answer for 4(c):* Social justice and economic empowerment.
*Question 5(a)*
Classify the music and traditional music under the categories of art music, popular music, and traditional music:
- Osibisa: Popular music
- Kwame: Popular music
- James V. Armah: Art music
- K.K. Kabobo: Traditional music
- Dela Botri: Popular music
- Newlove Annan: Art music
*Final Answer for 5(a):*
| Musician | Category |
| --- | --- |
| Osibisa | Popular music |
| Kwame | Popular music |
| James V. Armah | Art music |
| K.K. Kabobo | Traditional music |
| Dela Botri | Popular music |
| Newlove Annan | Art music |
*Question 5(b)*
State the meaning of the following terms:
- (i) Piano: A musical instrument played by pressing keys that cause hammers to strike strings and produce sound.
- (ii) Allegretto: A tempo marking indicating a moderately fast pace, faster than andante but slower than allegro.
- (iii) Andante: A tempo marking indicating a moderate pace, often described as "walking" or "at a walking pace."
- (iv) Mezzo: A musical term meaning "medium" or "middle," often used to describe dynamics (mezzo-forte or mezzo-piano) or vocal range (mezzo-soprano).
- (v) A cappella: A style of music performance where singers perform without instrumental accompaniment.
*Final Answer for 5(b):*
- (i) Piano: A musical instrument played by pressing keys that cause hammers to strike strings and produce sound.
- (ii) Allegretto: A tempo marking indicating a moderately fast pace, faster than andante but slower than allegro.
- (iii) Andante: A tempo marking indicating a moderate pace, often described as "walking" or "at a walking pace."
- (iv) Mezzo: A musical term meaning "medium" or "middle," often used to describe dynamics (mezzo-forte or mezzo-piano) or vocal range (mezzo-soprano).
- (v) A cappella: A style of music performance where singers perform without instrumental accompaniment.
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