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Key Facts: Balearic PAU Music & Dance Exam

90 Min

Official duration of the PAU subject examination paper

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB)

0–10

Scoring scale for PAU subject examinations in Spain

UIB PAU Regulations

4 Eras

Main chronological periods tested in the subject syllabus

UIB 2º Bachillerato Curriculum

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Balearic Islands PAU History of Music and Dance (UIB 2026) tests Bachillerato students on music history, dance evolution, score analysis, and Spanish musical nationalism across 4 main historical periods.

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1In the context of musical texture from Antiquity and the early Middle Ages, what defines monophony (monofonía)?
A.A single unaccompanied melodic line sung or played by one or several performers in unison
B.Multiple distinct melodic lines performed simultaneously with independent rhythms
C.A principal melody supported by chordal harmonic accompaniment
D.An instrumental form alternating between a solo passage and a recurring ensemble refrain
Explanation: Monophony consists of a single melodic line without harmonic accompaniment or secondary contrapuntal parts. Even when performed by multiple singers or instruments, monophony means everyone plays or sings the exact same line in unison or octaves.
2Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of Gregorian chant (Canto Gregoriano)?
A.A complex serialist composition featuring chromatic twelve-tone rows
B.Unaccompanied vocal monophony in Latin with flexible prose rhythm matching liturgical text
C.Polyphonic choral singing with Basso Continuo organ accompaniment in Italian
D.Strict duple meter instrumental music designed for courtly dancing
Explanation: Gregorian chant is sacred Roman Catholic liturgical music characterized by monophonic vocal delivery, Latin sacred texts, lack of instrumental accompaniment, and non-metered rhythm governed by speech accentuation.
3Who were the Troubadours (Trobadors / Trobadors i trobairitz) active in southern France and Catalonia during the 12th and 13th centuries?
A.Monastic scribes responsible for copying and preserving Gregorian chant manuscripts
B.Court choreographers who codified the five ballet foot positions in royal courts
C.Poet-musicians of noble or high social standing who composed courtly love songs in the Occitan language
D.Wandering itinerant minstrels who performed acrobatic tricks and unwritten folk tunes
Explanation: Troubadours were educated poet-composers from southern France (Occitania) and Catalonia who wrote lyric poetry and monophonic songs in Occitan focused on courtly love (fin'amor), chivalry, and social themes.
4According to Ancient Greek musical philosophy (Plato and Aristotle), what was the 'Doctrine of Ethos' (Doctrina del Ethos)?
A.The mathematical law stating that string length ratio determines exact octaves and fifths
B.The rule prohibiting instruments inside religious temples during sacrifice rituals
C.The requirement that all tragic theatre performances conclude with a unison choral dance
D.The belief that specific musical modes and rhythms directly affected human character and moral behavior
Explanation: The Greek Doctrine of Ethos postulated that music possesses moral power capable of shaping a person's soul, emotions, and ethical behavior. Certain modes (like the Dorian) were believed to foster courage and discipline, while others induced lethargy or wild emotion.
5What was the major contribution of Guido d'Arezzo (c. 991–1033) to medieval music pedagogy and notation?
A.Developing a four-line staff system and solmization syllables (ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la) based on the Hymn to St. John
B.Inventing the printing press for movable type music score publication
C.Composing the earliest surviving polyphonic setting of the complete Mass Ordinary
D.Formulating the rules for 18th-century equal temperament tuning
Explanation: Guido d'Arezzo revolutionized sight-singing and notation by introducing the four-line staff (with yellow C and red F lines) and solmization syllables derived from the initial notes of lines in the hymn 'Ut queant laxis'.
6How did early parallel organum described in the 9th-century treatise 'Musica Enchiriadis' differ from 12th-century florid/melismatic organum?
A.Parallel organum was secular dance music, while florid organum was forbidden in church services
B.Parallel organum duplicated a chant melody at a fixed interval (4th or 5th), while florid organum added lengthy melismas above slow chant tenor notes
C.Parallel organum used chromatic brass instruments, while florid organum was strictly unaccompanied solo lute music
D.Parallel organum featured four independent vocal parts in duple meter, while florid organum was strictly monophonic
Explanation: Early parallel organum involved adding a voice (vox organalis) a fourth or fifth below the chant (vox principalis) moving in parallel motion. By the 12th century (St. Martial and Notre Dame), florid organum held chant notes as long sustained tones (tenor) beneath active, decorative melismatic upper voices.
7Master Leonin and Master Perotin are associated with the Notre Dame School of Polyphony in Paris. What key innovation is attributed to them?
A.Composition of the first instrumental Baroque orchestral suites
B.Codification of classical ballet positions and pantomime gestures
C.Development of rhythmic modes (modos rítmicos) allowing precise notation of meter and 3- and 4-voice polyphony (organum triplum and quadruplum)
D.Introduction of Basso Continuo and opera recitative in cathedral liturgy
Explanation: Leonin (compiler of the Magnus Liber Organi) and Perotin introduced rhythmic modes based on poetic feet (using ligatures to denote long-short values) and expanded polyphony to three (triplum) and four (quadruplum) voices, as seen in Perotin's 'Viderunt omnes' and 'Sederunt principes'.
8What was the Estampie (Estampida) in medieval instrumental music and dance?
A.A solemn funeral chant sung by monks during Holy Week processions
B.A sacred polyphonic motet written exclusively for papal inaugurations
C.An operatic aria performed by a soloist accompanied by harpsichord
D.A popular medieval instrumental dance featuring repeated musical sections (puncta) with open (ouvert) and closed (clos) endings
Explanation: The Estampie was one of the earliest documented medieval instrumental dance forms, structured in repeated sections called puncta, each featuring a first half ending on an open cadence (ouvert) and a second half ending on a closed cadence (clos).
9What is the historical significance of the 'Cantigas de Santa María', compiled under King Alfonso X 'El Sabio' in 13th-century Spain?
A.A collection of over 400 monophonic songs in Galician-Portuguese dedicated to the Virgin Mary, accompanied by rich illuminations of medieval musical instruments
B.The earliest printed collection of polyphonic keyboard fugues in Europe
C.A series of dramatic courtly ballets celebrating military victories over England
D.A treatise establishing equal temperament tuning for the vihuela de mano
Explanation: Compiled under Alfonso X of Castile in the late 13th century, the Cantigas de Santa María consist of 420 monophonic songs in Galician-Portuguese narrating miracles of the Virgin Mary, featuring illustrations depicting musicians playing diverse medieval instruments.
10Which group correctly identifies musical instruments used during the Medieval period?
A.Accordion, Double Bassoon, Concert Harp, and Snare Drum
B.Lute, Hurdy-gurdy (Organistrum), Shawm (Dulzaina/Chiramía), and Rebec
C.Violin, Clarinet, Pianoforte, and Valve Tuba
D.Harpsichord, Saxophone, Electric Bass, and Synthesizer
Explanation: Medieval instruments included stringed instruments like the lute and rebec, mechanical bowed instruments like the hurdy-gurdy (organistrum), and double-reed wind instruments like the shawm.

About the Balearic PAU Music & Dance Exam

The Balearic Islands PAU History of Music and Dance (Història de la Música i de la Dansa) exam evaluates 2º Bachillerato students on musical styles, vocal and instrumental genres, dance movement evolution, and Spanish musical heritage from antiquity to the contemporary period.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Balearic Islands / UIB. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Balearic PAU exam evaluates knowledge across four main historical periods: Antiquity and Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque, Classical and Romantic, and 20th Century to Contemporary music and dance. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.

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 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026)

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Antiquity & Medieval Music and Dance

Monophony, ethos doctrine, Gregorian chant, troubadour secular song, organum, Ars Nova, and early medieval dance forms.

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Renaissance & Baroque Eras

Renaissance polyphony, Spanish vihuelists, opera origins, ballet de cour, Baroque suites, fugue, and concerto form.

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Classical & Romantic Eras

Sonata form, classical symphony, Romantic lied, program music, Romantic ballet, and opera development.

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20th Century & Contemporary Music and Dance

Impressionism, twelve-tone serialism, modern dance, Ballets Russes, Neoclassicism, and Spanish musical nationalism.

Preparing for the Balearic PAU Music & Dance 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 Balearic PAU exam evaluates knowledge across four main historical periods: Antiquity and Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque, Classical and Romantic, and 20th Century to Contemporary music and dance. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026) Official sources

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Balearic PAU Music & Dance: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn to identify structural characteristics of major forms such as sonata-allegro form, fugue, and Baroque dance suite movements.
2Understand the key stylistic distinctions between monophony, homophony, and polyphonic textures across historical eras.
3Trace the evolution of dance from medieval estampie and court dances (pavan, galliard) to ballet de cour, romantic ballet, and modern dance techniques.
4Study Spanish musical nationalism and key figures like Falla, Albéniz, Granados, and Rodrigo within their European context.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these official Balearic Islands PAU exam questions?

Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation. Use official UIB past papers and subject matrices for open-response, listening, graphic, and performance practice.

What is the format of the Balearic Islands PAU History of Music and Dance exam?

The exam is a 90-minute written test administered by UIB containing score analysis, text/listening commentary, and historical synthesis questions covering music and dance.

How is the final PAU mark calculated for UIB university admission?

The subject mark is scored on a scale from 0 to 10. For university entrance, the final admission mark combines 60% Bachillerato average grade and 40% PAU Access Phase mark.

What main periods are covered in the 2º Bachillerato syllabus?

The syllabus covers four main periods: Antiquity and Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque, Classical and Romantic, and 20th Century to Contemporary music and dance.

Are these official UIB PAU examination questions?

No. These practice questions are independently authored by OpenExamPrep to cover topics from the official UIB 2º Bachillerato curriculum for History of Music and Dance.