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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?
A.Stepwise motion
B.Disjunct motion
C.Arpeggiated contour
D.Chromatic angularity
Explanation: Stepwise (conjunct) motion occurs when a melody moves primarily between adjacent scale degrees, creating a smooth and continuous linear contour.
2Which time signature represents a compound duple meter in standard western notation?
A.2/4
B.6/8
C.3/4
D.9/8
Explanation: 6/8 is a compound duple meter because it contains two main dotted-quarter note beats per measure, each subdivided into three eighth notes.
3What musical texture consists of a single unaccompanied melodic line, regardless of whether it is performed by a soloist or a choir in unison?
A.Homophony
B.Polyphony
C.Monophony
D.Heterophony
Explanation: Monophony is the simplest musical texture, consisting of one single melodic line without harmonic accompaniment or additional voice parts.
4In orchestral score analysis, which instrument belongs to the woodwind family and reads primarily in the bass clef?
A.Oboe
B.Violoncello
C.English Horn
D.Bassoon
Explanation: The bassoon is a double-reed woodwind instrument whose primary pitch register is read in the bass clef (and tenor clef for upper register notes).
5What dynamic marking indicates a gradual transition from soft to loud sound intensity?
A.Crescendo
B.Diminuendo
C.Subito piano
D.Sforzando
Explanation: Crescendo (often abbreviated cresc. or marked with a widening hairpin) directs performers to gradually increase volume.
6Which harmonic triad is formed by stacking a major third and a minor third above a root note?
A.Minor triad
B.Major triad
C.Diminished triad
D.Augmented triad
Explanation: A major triad consists of a root, a major third (4 semitones), and a perfect fifth, which breaks down into a major third followed by a minor third (e.g., C–E–G).
7In rhythmic notation, what metric device temporarily shifts accents onto normally unaccented beats or weak subdivisions?
A.Anacrusis
B.Augmentation
C.Syncopation
D.Diminution
Explanation: Syncopation deliberately displaces expected metric stress by accenting off-beats or holding notes across metric downbeats.
8What musical term denotes the simultaneous sounding of notes that produces a feeling of instability, tension, or need for resolution?
A.Consonance
B.Homorhythm
C.Monophony
D.Dissonance
Explanation: Dissonance creates acoustic friction or harmonic instability, generating musical momentum that seeks resolution into consonance.
9Which dynamic symbol indicates an extremely soft volume level in score reading?
A.pianissimo (pp)
B.forte (f)
C.mezzo forte (mf)
D.fortissimo (ff)
Explanation: Pianissimo (abbreviated pp) indicates very quiet dynamic execution, softer than piano (p).
10In score reading, what articulation mark specifies that notes should be played smoothly and connected without breaks?
A.Staccato
B.Legato
C.Marcato
D.Tenuto
Explanation: Legato (indicated by a slur curve over notes) requires a smooth, seamless transition between pitches without silence between them.

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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20%

Elements of Musical Language

Melodic organization, rhythmic structures and meters, harmonic foundations, texture types, timbral combination, and dynamic articulation in musical scores.

20%

Structural Forms & Musical Architecture

Binary and ternary forms, rondo (ABACA/ABACABA), sonata-allegro form, fugue architecture, theme & variations, and suite movements.

20%

Historical Musical Styles & Periods

Stylistic characteristics, syntax, genres, and aesthetic ideals of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century/Contemporary music.

20%

Score Analysis & Applied Harmony

Cadential formulas (authentic, plagal, half, deceptive), modulation techniques, Roman numeral harmonic analysis, non-harmonic tones, and voice leading.

20%

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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PAU Análisis Musical II (Extremadura): Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice analyzing harmonic cadence types (Authentic, Half, Plagal, Deceptive) directly from standard 4-part vocal scores.
2Memorize the structural blueprint of Sonata-Allegro form (Exposition with Theme A/B transition, Development, Recapitulation, Coda).
3Learn to identify texture types quickly: monophonic, homophonic, polyphonic/contrapuntal, and melody with accompaniment.
4Study Spanish Renaissance vihuela tablature notation and polyphony masters (Victoria, Morales, Guerrero) alongside regional Extremaduran folk structures (jota extremeña, rondalla).

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.