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Key Facts: PAU Music Analysis II (Balearic Islands / UIB) Exam

90 Min

Official time limit for the written paper

UIB PAU Commission 2026

0–10 Scale

Official marking scale for PAU subject examinations

UIB Regulations

4 Modules

Core curriculum modules evaluated on the exam

2º Bachillerato Curriculum

60 / 40

Weighting ratio between Bachillerato GPA (60%) and PAU Access Phase (40%)

Spanish PAU Admission Regulations

100

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The Balearic Islands PAU Anàlisi Musical II exam (UIB 2026) evaluates 2º Bachillerato students on score analysis, harmony, musical forms, acoustic notation, and historical music styles in a 90-minute paper.

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1In tonal music analysis, which cadence creates the strongest sense of finality by progressing from the dominant chord (V or V7) to the tonic chord (I or i) with both root notes in the bass?
A.Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)
B.Plagal Cadence
C.Half Cadence
D.Deceptive Cadence
Explanation: A Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC) moves from V (or V7) to I (or i) with both chords in root position and the tonic scale degree in the highest voice, offering the strongest harmonic resolution.
2Which cadence is traditionally known as the 'Amen cadence' because of its frequent use at the end of traditional Christian hymns, resolving from IV to I?
A.Authentic Cadence
B.Plagal Cadence
C.Phrygian Cadence
D.Interrupted Cadence
Explanation: The plagal cadence is formed by the subdominant chord (IV) moving directly to the tonic chord (I), creating a soft, reverent resolution often sung as 'Amen'.
3What non-harmonic tone (non-chord tone) is approached by step and left by step in the SAME direction, filling the interval of a third between two structural harmony notes?
A.Suspension (retard)
B.Appoggiatura (apogiatura)
C.Passing tone (nota de pas)
D.Neighbor tone (nota veïna)
Explanation: A passing tone is a stepwise non-chord tone that connects two chord tones a third apart in a single scalar direction (either ascending or descending).
4Which non-harmonic tone leaves a chord tone by step and immediately returns to the same original pitch, stepping either above (upper) or below (lower)?
A.Anticipation
B.Escape tone (échappée)
C.Pedal point
D.Neighbor tone (nota veïna / bordadura)
Explanation: A neighbor tone (or auxiliary tone / bordadura) moves by step above or below a chord tone and then steps back to the initial pitch.
5In Roman numeral harmonic analysis of a major key, which uppercase Roman numeral represents the dominant triad built on the 5th scale degree?
A.V
B.vi
C.I
D.IV
Explanation: In major keys, the triad built on the 5th scale degree is a major triad denoted by the uppercase Roman numeral V.
6When a piece modulates from C major to its relative minor key, what key does the music move to?
A.F minor
B.A minor
C.D minor
D.G minor
Explanation: The relative minor key shares the same key signature as its relative major. A minor is the relative minor of C major (built on the 6th scale degree of C).
7What term describes a sustained tone (usually in the bass voice) held through several changing harmonies?
A.Arpeggio
B.Ostinato
C.Pedal point (nota pedal)
D.Cantus firmus
Explanation: A pedal point (or bass pedal) is a sustained or repeated tone, typically on the tonic or dominant in the bass, above which harmonies change.
8Which key signature relationship exists between C major and C minor?
A.Neighbor keys
B.Enharmonic keys
C.Relative keys
D.Parallel keys (tòniques homònimes)
Explanation: Keys that share the same tonic root note (such as C major and C minor) but have different key signatures are called parallel keys (or homonymous keys).
9What is the pitch interval between the tonic and the dominant scale degrees in standard diatonic major and minor scales?
A.Perfect fifth
B.Major third
C.Octave
D.Perfect fourth
Explanation: The dominant is the 5th scale degree of a diatonic scale, located a perfect fifth above the tonic root note.
10In functional harmony analysis, what three phase steps comprise the standard harmonic progression cadence framework across classical tonal music?
A.Tonic -> Dominant -> Subdominant -> Tonic
B.Tonic (T) -> Subdominant/Predominant (SD/PD) -> Dominant (D) -> Tonic (T)
C.Dominant -> Subdominant -> Tonic -> Mediant
D.Subdominant -> Dominant -> Submediant -> Leading tone
Explanation: Standard tonal syntax follows the functional hierarchy moving from stability (Tonic) to expansion/preparation (Subdominant or Predominant) to tension (Dominant) and resolution (Tonic).

About the PAU Music Analysis II (Balearic Islands / UIB) Exam

Comprehensive preparation bank for the Balearic Islands PAU Anàlisi Musical II examination (Universitat de les Illes Balears UIB 2026). Designed for 2º Bachillerato music students, this resource covers harmonic analysis, cadence types, non-chord tones, form classification (sonata, rondo, fugue, lied), textures, instrumental transposition, clef reading, and historical style aesthetics from Renaissance to contemporary art music.

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 PAU Anàlisi Musical II examination is a mandatory 90-minute paper for students taking the music pathway in the Balearic Islands university entrance examination (UIB). It features score analysis, auditory analysis, harmonic identification, structural classification, and historical style commentary. 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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30%

Harmonic & Melodic Analysis

Cadences (perfect, plagal, deceptive, half), chord progressions, harmonic functions, non-harmonic tones (passing, neighbor, suspension, appoggiatura, pedal point), modulation, and tonality vs atonality.

30%

Musical Forms & Textures

Textural types (monophony, homophony, polyphony, heterophony), structural schemes (binary, ternary, rondo, sonata-allegro form, fugue, theme and variations), and lied structures.

25%

Historical Styles & Aesthetics

Stylistic characteristics from Renaissance polyphony, Baroque concerto and fugue, Classical symphonic style, Romantic lied and program music, to 20th-century impressionism and serialism.

15%

Acoustic & Score Notation Analysis

Score reading in G, F, and C clefs, instrument transpositions (B-flat, F, E-flat, A), dynamic and tempo markings, instrumental timbres, and orchestral score layout.

Preparing for the PAU Music Analysis II (Balearic Islands / UIB) 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 Anàlisi Musical II examination is a mandatory 90-minute paper for students taking the music pathway in the Balearic Islands university entrance examination (UIB). It features score analysis, auditory analysis, harmonic identification, structural classification, and historical style commentary. 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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PAU Music Analysis II (Balearic Islands / UIB): Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice score analysis by identifying cadences (V-I, IV-I, V-VI, I-V) and non-harmonic tones (suspensions, passing tones, appoggiaturas) on open scores.
2Memorize instrument transpositions: B-flat instruments sound a major 2nd lower, F instruments sound a perfect 5th lower, and E-flat instruments sound a major 6th lower than written.
3Master the internal structure of Sonata-Allegro form (Exposition with two contrasting key areas, Development, Recapitulation, Coda) and Fugue (Subject, Answer, Countersubject, Episodes, Stretto).
4Learn to distinguish musical textures visually on a score: monophonic (single line), polyphonic/contrapuntal (independent melodic lines with imitation), and homophonic (melody with chordal accompaniment).
5Review stylistic markers across historical eras, such as Renaissance cantus firmus polyphony, Baroque basso continuo and ritornello, Classical periodic phrasing, Romantic chromaticism, and 20th-century dodecaphony.

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 structure of the PAU Anàlisi Musical II exam in the Balearic Islands (UIB)?

The exam is a 90-minute written examination administered by UIB. It tests students on score excerpt analysis, listening analysis, cadence identification, texture classification, formal structure diagrams, and historical stylistic periodization.

How is the final university admission grade calculated in the Balearic Islands?

The final admission mark is calculated by combining 60% of the student's Bachillerato GPA (Nota Mitjana de Batxillerat) and 40% of the PAU Access Phase average (Calificació de la Fase d'Accés). A minimum score of 4.0 is required in the PAU Access Phase, and the combined result must be at least 5.0.

What main topics are covered on the Music Analysis II paper?

The curriculum covers four major modules: Harmonic & Melodic Analysis, Musical Forms & Textures, Historical Styles & Aesthetics (Renaissance to 20th Century), and Acoustic & Score Notation Analysis.

In which languages can the exam be taken in the Balearic Islands?

Students in the Balearic Islands have the right to receive exam papers in Catalan (Català) or Spanish (Castellano) in accordance with UIB PAU regulations.

What passing mark is required on the PAU Anàlisi Musical II exam?

The exam is scored on a scale from 0.00 to 10.00. While individual subjects do not have a hard standalone fail threshold if taken in the Specific Phase, achieving 5.00 or higher allows the grade to be used as a weighting factor (0.1 or 0.2) for degree admission.

Are these practice questions official UIB examination questions?

No. These 100 practice questions are independently authored by OpenExamPrep experts to cover topics from the official 2º Bachillerato Anàlisi Musical II curriculum guidelines established by the UIB PAU Organising Commission.