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1When analyzing Classical sonata form, which section's main function is to present two contrasting thematic groups in different tonal areas (tonic and dominant, or relative major)?
2In the structure of a Baroque fugue, what is the name given to the contrapuntal answer to the subject that adapts one interval to remain in the tonic key, rather than making an exact transposition to the dominant?
3When analyzing a work with the formal scheme A - B - A - C - A, which Classical formal structure does this design correspond to?
4In the Romantic lied, what German term designates the formal structure in which each strophe of the poem receives completely new music adapted to the emotional development of the text?
5In Minuet and Trio form (typical of the third movement of the Classical symphony), what is the overall structure of the complete movement after the repeat of the Minuet is performed?
6In a fugue, what is the name of the transitional section between subject entries in which the music modulates using fragments of the subject or countersubject?
7What feature fundamentally distinguishes 'Rounded Binary Form' from simple binary form in late-Baroque and early-Classical music?
8In the structure of the Baroque concerto grosso, what is the name of the form governing the fast movements, based on the alternation of the orchestral tutti with the interventions of the solo group?
9In the analysis of sonata form, what is the name given to the modulatory passage of the Exposition that connects the first thematic group (in the tonic) with the second thematic group (in the dominant or relative major)?
10What Baroque musical form is built over a bass line that repeats obstinately in triple meter (ground bass / ostinato bass) while the upper voices develop variations?
About the Canary PAU Music Analysis II Exam
The Canary Islands PAU Music Analysis II examination (Análisis Musical II, ULPGC/ULL 2026) is the official standardized assessment for 2º Bachillerato arts and humanities students seeking university entrance in the Canary Islands (Canarias). Grounded in the official LOMLOE curriculum, the exam evaluates proficiency across 5 key areas: Musical Form & Structure, Harmonic Analysis & Functions, Texture & Instrumentation, Historical Styles & Aesthetics (Middle Ages to 21st century), and Score Reading Principles & Acoustics.
Exam sponsor: Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU) / ULPGC & ULL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Written 90-minute standardized exam. Practice items are a multiple-choice analytical adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Canary Islands PAU paper, providing comprehensive syllabus coverage.
Time Limit
90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Passing Score
Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Musical Form & Structure
Binary, ternary, rondo, sonata-allegro form, fugue, theme and variations, lied structures, and concerto forms.
Harmonic Analysis & Functions
Cadence types, tonal functions, chord progressions, non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants, chromatic chords, and modulation techniques.
Texture & Instrumentation
Monophony, homophony, polyphony, heterophony, melody with accompaniment, instrumental classification, timbre, and orchestration.
Historical Styles & Aesthetics
Period characteristics from Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism, Romanticism, and 20th/21st-century music movements.
Score Reading Principles & Acoustics
Clef transposition, transposing instruments (B-flat, F, E-flat, A), tempo/dynamic markings, score layout, and acoustic harmonic series.
Preparing for the Canary PAU Music Analysis II Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
- Assessment: Written 90-minute standardized exam. Practice items are a multiple-choice analytical adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Canary Islands PAU paper, providing comprehensive syllabus coverage.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU). Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Canary Islands PAU exam?
No, and it is important to know the difference. The official Canary Islands PAU paper is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish and built around analysis of scores and audio excerpts with written commentary and extended answers. Under the 2026 PAU design rules agreed by COPAU and the CRUE, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam contains no multiple-choice section. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same official 2º Bachillerato syllabus — not an official translation, not a past paper, and not a simulation of the exam format. Use it to drill the underlying knowledge and reasoning quickly, then practise analysing unseen scores and audio excerpts and writing extended commentary in Spanish separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.
What is the format of the Canary Islands PAU Music Analysis II exam?
It is a 90-minute written examination administered at ULPGC and ULL designated centers, featuring score analysis, harmonic/formal analysis tasks, and conceptual questions on music history and theory.
How is the exam scored for university entrance in Spain?
The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. In the compulsory Access Phase, a minimum mark of 4.0 is required to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU Access Phase >= 5.0). In the Admission Phase, it can serve as a weighting subject for music-related degrees.
Who should take this exam?
Students in the Arts (Music and Performing Arts) modality of 2º Bachillerato in the Canary Islands who are applying to music, musicology, or conservatory-affiliated degree programs.
Which universities manage the PAU in the Canary Islands?
The exam is organized jointly by the Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), and Universidad de La Laguna (ULL).