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Key Facts: Galicia PAU Music Analysis II / Análisis Musical II 2º Bachillerato CIUG Exam

90 min

Exam duration (1.5 hours)

CIUG PAU Guidelines

0–10

Grading scale

CIUG Evaluation Criteria

4.0

Minimum Access Phase mark required

Spanish University Access Regulations

63.67 €

Ordinary registration fee

CIUG Official Fees

100

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Galicia PAU Music Analysis II (CIUG 2026) is a 90-minute examination assessing 2º Bachillerato musical analysis competencies across 5 key domain areas under LOMLOE guidelines.

Sample Galicia PAU Music Analysis II / Análisis Musical II 2º Bachillerato CIUG Practice Questions

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1Which acoustic property of sound is determined primarily by the fundamental frequency of the vibrating body?
A.Pitch
B.Timbre
C.Duration
D.Intensity
Explanation: Pitch is determined by the fundamental frequency (measured in Hertz) of the acoustic vibration. Higher fundamental frequencies correspond to higher perceived pitch, whereas wave amplitude determines intensity, harmonic spectrum determines timbre, and envelope length determines duration.
2What type of musical texture consists of a single unharmonized melodic line performed by one or more voices in unison or octaves?
A.Monophony
B.Homophony
C.Polyphony
D.Heterophony
Explanation: Monophony is a musical texture featuring a single melodic line without accompanying harmony or sub-voices. Whether sung by a soloist or a choir in unison or at octave intervals, the texture remains strictly monophonic.
3In a hymn-like chorale setting where all vocal parts move simultaneously in identical rhythmic patterns, which texture is present?
A.Homorhythmic homophony
B.Imitative polyphony
C.Monophony
D.Heterophony
Explanation: Homorhythmic homophony (or chordal texture) occurs when all voices move together with the same rhythm, forming a succession of block chords beneath a top melody. This is characteristic of traditional Lutheran chorale settings.
4When reading a score for a French horn in F, how does the sounding pitch compare to the written pitch?
A.Sounds a perfect 5th lower than written
B.Sounds a perfect 4th higher than written
C.Sounds a major 2nd lower than written
D.Sounds a major 9th lower than written
Explanation: The French horn in F is a transposing instrument in F. When a French horn reads a written note C4 (middle C), it produces a sounding pitch of F3, which is a perfect 5th lower than the written pitch.
5Which of the following time signatures represents a compound duple meter?
A.6/8
B.3/4
C.4/4
D.9/8
Explanation: A 6/8 time signature contains 6 eighth notes grouped into 2 main dotted-quarter beats per measure, defining it as compound (tripartite division of beat) duple (two beats per measure) meter.
6In orchestral score analysis, which clef is traditionally used for the viola part?
A.Alto clef (C-clef on 3rd line)
B.Tenor clef (C-clef on 4th line)
C.Treble clef (G-clef on 2nd line)
D.Bass clef (F-clef on 4th line)
Explanation: The viola is standardly written in the alto clef (C-clef centered on the middle/3rd line of the staff). It occasionally switches to treble clef for high registers.
7In the acoustic natural harmonic series originating from a fundamental tone C1, what is the fourth harmonic partial?
A.C3 (two octaves above fundamental)
B.G2 (an octave and a 5th above fundamental)
C.E3 (two octaves and a major 3rd above fundamental)
D.G3 (two octaves and a 5th above fundamental)
Explanation: Given fundamental C1 (1st harmonic), the 2nd harmonic is C2 (octave), the 3rd harmonic is G2 (octave + 5th), and the 4th harmonic is C3 (two octaves above fundamental, ratio 4:1).
8What term describes a musical texture in which separate voices maintain rhythmic and melodic independence while interacting harmonically?
A.Contrapuntal polyphony
B.Monophony
C.Melody with accompaniment
D.Homorhythm
Explanation: Contrapuntal polyphony features multiple autonomous melodic lines moving independently in rhythm and contour while combining according to harmonic rules.
9What rhythmic phenomenon occurs when two conflicting meter subdivisions (such as 3 against 2) sound simultaneously?
A.Polyrhythm
B.Syncopation
C.Hemiola
D.Anacrusis
Explanation: Polyrhythm is the simultaneous metric presentation of two or more independent rhythmic patterns that are not readily perceived as deriving from one another, such as three beats played against two equal beats.
10In Baroque dance forms like the Courante or Sarabande, what is a 'hemiola'?
A.A metric substitution where two measures of 3/4 feel like three measures of 2/4
B.A gradual acceleration of tempo at a structural cadence point
C.A sudden shift from major mode to minor mode during a cadential extension
D.The simultaneous use of chromatic pitch collections in opposite registers
Explanation: A hemiola is a rhythmic device frequent in Baroque music where 2 measures in triple meter (e.g. 3/4) are re-articulated as 3 measures of duple meter (or 1 large 3/2 measure), typically preceding a final cadence.

About the Galicia PAU Music Analysis II / Análisis Musical II 2º Bachillerato CIUG Exam

The Galicia PAU Music Analysis II examination (Análisis Musical II CIUG) evaluates university applicants on 2º Bachillerato LOMLOE Music Analysis II syllabus. Core subjects tested include sound acoustics, score reading, functional harmony, voice leading, cadences, formal architecture (sonata, fugue, rondo, binary/ternary), historical style identification from Medieval to Romanticism, and 20th-century post-tonal, electroacoustic, and popular music structures.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Interuniversitaria de Galicia (CIUG). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The PAU Music Analysis II examination administered by the Comisión Interuniversitaria de Galicia (CIUG) consists of written score commentaries, musical analysis tasks, harmonic identification, and historical questions lasting 90 minutes. Students analyze printed musical excerpts and demonstrate mastery of 2º Bachillerato LOMLOE Music Analysis II curriculum. Practice items in this bank adapt CIUG written and score commentary tasks into a standardized 100-question multiple-choice review.

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 63.67 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 31.84 for general large family status; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims).

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15%

Acoustics, Texture & Score Analysis

Parameters of sound, acoustic partial series, monophony, homophony, contrapuntal polyphony, heterophony, clefs, transposing instruments, and score reading.

25%

Functional Harmony, Modality & Counterpoint

Functional tonal progressions, Roman numeral analysis, cadences (authentic, plagal, deceptive, half), voice leading, non-harmonic tones, church modes, species counterpoint, and fugal techniques.

25%

Musical Forms & Structural Architecture

Binary and ternary forms, rondo, sonata-allegro form (exposition, development, recapitulation, coda), fugue architecture, theme and variations, passacaglia, concerto ritornello, and periodic phrase structures.

20%

Historical Styles: Antiquity to Romanticism

Gregorian chant, Ars Nova, Renaissance sacred/secular polyphony (Josquin, Victoria, Palestrina), Baroque monody, basso continuo and suite, Classical style (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven), Romantic Lied, program music, and Spanish music heritage (Codex Calixtinus, Cantigas, Zarzuela).

15%

20th-Century Post-Tonal, Contemporary & Popular Music

Impressionism (Debussy), dodecaphony and serialism (Schoenberg, Second Viennese School), polymeter/polytonality (Stravinsky), electroacoustic music, aleatorism, minimalism, and jazz/popular music analysis (12-bar blues, AABA 32-bar form).

Preparing for the Galicia PAU Music Analysis II / Análisis Musical II 2º Bachillerato CIUG 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: The PAU Music Analysis II examination administered by the Comisión Interuniversitaria de Galicia (CIUG) consists of written score commentaries, musical analysis tasks, harmonic identification, and historical questions lasting 90 minutes. Students analyze printed musical excerpts and demonstrate mastery of 2º Bachillerato LOMLOE Music Analysis II curriculum. Practice items in this bank adapt CIUG written and score commentary tasks into a standardized 100-question multiple-choice review.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 63.67 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 31.84 for general large family status; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims). Official sources

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Galicia PAU Music Analysis II / Análisis Musical II 2º Bachillerato CIUG: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice Roman numeral analysis and cadence identification across major and minor keys, identifying non-harmonic tones and inversions.
2Master the structural blueprints of core musical forms: Sonata-Allegro (exposition, development, recapitulation), Fugue, Rondo (ABACA), and Binary/Ternary forms.
3Review historical style characteristics, identifying signature texture, instrumentation, and formal traits from Medieval Gregorian chant to Romanticism.
4Understand 20th-century post-tonal concepts such as whole-tone and octatonic scales, Schoenberg's twelve-tone row operations (P, I, R, RI), and serialism.
5Familiarize yourself with Galician and Spanish music history landmarks, including the Codex Calixtinus, Cantigas de Santa María, and Spanish Golden Age polyphony.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Galicia PAU Music Analysis II exam?

It is the standardized university entrance subject exam in Galicia for 2º Bachillerato students taking Music Analysis II (Análisis Musical II) within the Arts track under CIUG guidelines.

What is the format and duration of the official CIUG exam?

The official exam lasts 90 minutes and consists of written score analysis, harmonic identification, structural commentary, and theoretical/historical questions.

How is the final PAU grade calculated for university admission?

The PAU exam is graded from 0 to 10 points. Students must achieve at least 4.0 in the Access Phase so that 40% of the PAU score combines with 60% of the Bachillerato GPA to reach a minimum passing total of 5.0.

In which languages can the CIUG exam be taken?

Students in Galicia can request the official exam paper in Galician (gl) or Spanish (es).