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Key Facts: PAU Análisis Musical II (Extremadura) Exam
UEx 2026
Universidad de Extremadura PAU Organising Commission authority
Universidad de Extremadura (UEx)
90 Mins
Official examination duration
UEx PAU Regulations
Min 4.0
Minimum score in Access Phase to calculate university admission mark
Junta de Extremadura Education Board
5 Blocks
Musical Language, Forms, History, Score Analysis/Harmony, Spanish & Extremaduran Heritage
LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato Syllabus
100
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Extremadura PAU Music Analysis II assesses advanced music analysis, harmonic function identification, structural form breakdown, historical style recognition, and Spanish/Extremaduran music traditions for university entry.
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1In score analysis, what term describes a melodic line that moves predominantly by step (conjunct motion) rather than large leaps?
2Which time signature represents a compound duple meter in standard western notation?
3What musical texture consists of a single unaccompanied melodic line, regardless of whether it is performed by a soloist or a choir in unison?
4In orchestral score analysis, which instrument belongs to the woodwind family and reads primarily in the bass clef?
5What dynamic marking indicates a gradual transition from soft to loud sound intensity?
6Which harmonic triad is formed by stacking a major third and a minor third above a root note?
7In rhythmic notation, what metric device temporarily shifts accents onto normally unaccented beats or weak subdivisions?
8What musical term denotes the simultaneous sounding of notes that produces a feeling of instability, tension, or need for resolution?
9Which dynamic symbol indicates an extremely soft volume level in score reading?
10In score reading, what articulation mark specifies that notes should be played smoothly and connected without breaks?
About the PAU Análisis Musical II (Extremadura) Exam
The Extremadura PAU Music Analysis II (Análisis Musical II) practice bank provides comprehensive preparation for 2º Bachillerato students sitting the university admission examination in Extremadura. Grounded in the official curriculum approved by Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) and the Consejería de Educación, the exam evaluates score reading, harmonic identification, formal diagramming, stylistic recognition across Western music history, and knowledge of Spanish and regional Extremaduran musical heritage (vihuelistas, Renaissance polyphony, zarzuela, flamenco palos, and modern Extremaduran composers).
Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx / Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
90-minute written music examination divided into 5 thematic blocks (20% weight each): Elements of Musical Language, Structural Forms, Historical Musical Styles, Score Analysis & Harmony, and Spanish & Extremaduran Musical Heritage.
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 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims).
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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.
Elements of Musical Language
Melodic organization, rhythmic structures and meters, harmonic foundations, texture types, timbral combination, and dynamic articulation in musical scores.
Structural Forms & Musical Architecture
Binary and ternary forms, rondo (ABACA/ABACABA), sonata-allegro form, fugue architecture, theme & variations, and suite movements.
Historical Musical Styles & Periods
Stylistic characteristics, syntax, genres, and aesthetic ideals of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century/Contemporary music.
Score Analysis & Applied Harmony
Cadential formulas (authentic, plagal, half, deceptive), modulation techniques, Roman numeral harmonic analysis, non-harmonic tones, and voice leading.
Spanish & Extremaduran Musical Heritage
Vihuela tabulature & masters (Luys de Narváez, Esteban Daza), Spanish Renaissance polyphony (Tomás Luis de Victoria, Cristóbal de Morales), zarzuela, flamenco forms, and 20th-century Spanish masters (Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo).
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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: 90-minute written music examination divided into 5 thematic blocks (20% weight each): Elements of Musical Language, Structural Forms, Historical Musical Styles, Score Analysis & Harmony, and Spanish & Extremaduran Musical Heritage.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims). Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in Extremadura (UEx 2026)?
The ordinary registration fee is EUR 78.26. A 50% discount (EUR 39.13) applies to general large families, while full exemptions apply to special large families, students with recognized disabilities, or victims of terrorism.
What passing score is required on the PAU Music Analysis II exam in Extremadura?
The exam is scored on a 0–10 scale. A minimum mark of 4.0 in the Access Phase is required to combine with the Bachillerato GPA (60% GPA + 40% PAU >= 5.0 overall pass mark).
What is the duration and format of the PAU Music Analysis II exam?
The exam lasts 90 minutes (1.5 hours) and consists of score analysis tasks, structural/auditory identification, and short conceptual analysis questions.
Which authority administers the PAU in Extremadura?
It is administered by the Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura, comprising the Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) and the Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura.