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Key Facts: Madrid PAU Choir and Vocal Technique II Exam

90 min

Duración oficial del examen presencial de PAU en Madrid

Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Madrid / UCM

0–10

Escala oficial de calificación (mínimo 4.0 para ponderar)

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

93.02 €

Tasa base de inscripción en la Fase de Acceso en Madrid

Boletín Oficial de la Comunidad de Madrid (BOCM)

5 Bloques

Áreas temáticas evaluadas según el currículo LOMLOE

Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Madrid

100

Preguntas de práctica en este banco de evaluación

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Madrid PAU Choir and Vocal Technique II (2026) is a 90-minute university entrance examination testing 2º Bachillerato Choir and Vocal Technique II across 5 key syllabus domains.

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1Which muscle acts as the primary driver of inspiration by descending into the abdominal cavity to expand thoracic volume?
A.Diaphragm
B.Internal intercostal muscle
C.Sternocleidomastoid muscle
D.Rectus abdominis muscle
Explanation: The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the thoracic cavity. Upon contraction during inspiration, it flattens and moves downward, increasing thoracic volume and creating negative subglottic pressure to draw air into the lungs. The other listed muscles assist forced expiration or secondary postural stability.
2Which shield-like cartilage of the larynx forms the prominent 'Adam's apple' and serves as the anterior attachment point for the vocal folds?
A.Cricoid cartilage
B.Thyroid cartilage
C.Arytenoid cartilage
D.Epiglottis cartilage
Explanation: The thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage of the larynx, consisting of two laminae that join anteriorly to form the laryngeal prominence ('Adam's apple'). The vocal folds attach anteriorly to the inner surface of the thyroid cartilage at the thyroid notch. The cricoid forms the inferior base ring, while the arytenoids are paired posterior cartilages.
3When a singer elevates pitch, which muscle contracts to tilt the thyroid cartilage forward, elongating and tensing the vocal folds?
A.Cricothyroid muscle
B.Thyroarytenoid muscle
C.Posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
D.Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle
Explanation: The cricothyroid muscle connects the cricoid cartilage to the thyroid cartilage. Contraction tilts the thyroid cartilage forward and downward, increasing the distance between the thyroid notch and the arytenoid cartilages. This stretches, lengthens, and tenses the vocal folds, raising fundamental frequency (pitch).
4What fluid dynamics phenomenon explains how air rushing through the narrow glottis creates a drop in lateral pressure, drawing the vocal folds together during phonation?
A.Doppler effect
B.Magnus effect
C.Bernoulli effect
D.Coanda effect
Explanation: According to the Bernoulli principle, as velocity of a fluid or gas increases through a constriction (the glottis), internal static pressure decreases perpendicular to the flow. This drop in subglottic lateral pressure, combined with vocal fold tissue elasticity, draws the vocal folds back toward the midline during each cycle of oscillation.
5Which paired, pyramid-shaped cartilages sit atop the posterior rim of the cricoid cartilage and control vocal fold adduction and abduction?
A.Corniculate cartilages
B.Cuneiform cartilages
C.Thyroid cartilages
D.Arytenoid cartilages
Explanation: The arytenoid cartilages are paired, three-sided pyramidal structures resting on the posterior quadrate lamina of the cricoid cartilage. They feature a vocal process (attaching to the vocal ligament) and a muscular process (attaching to adductor/abductor muscles), governing vocal fold movement.
6Which intrinsic laryngeal muscle acts as the sole abductor of the vocal folds, opening the glottis during inspiration?
A.Lateral cricoarytenoid
B.Posterior cricoarytenoid
C.Interarytenoid
D.Thyroarytenoid
Explanation: The posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscle originates on the posterior surface of the cricoid lamina and inserts into the muscular process of the arytenoid cartilage. Upon contraction, it rotates the arytenoids outward, separating the vocal folds (abduction) to open the airway for inspiration.
7In classical vocal technique, what is the core physiological definition of 'appoggio'?
A.A balanced muscular equilibrium between inspiratory rib-expansion muscles and expiratory abdominal muscles during singing
B.Maximum contraction of the abdominal wall to push subglottic air pressure as high as possible
C.Singing exclusively with clavicular shoulder raising to maximize upper lung volume
D.Complete relaxation of all abdominal muscles throughout exhalation
Explanation: Appoggio (Italian for 'to lean') refers to the continuous muscular balance between the muscles of inspiration (external intercostals, diaphragm) and exhalation (abdominal wall, internal intercostals). This equilibrium regulates steady subglottic pressure without excessive glottal squeezing or air waste.
8What physiological change occurs in the vocal fold cover and body when transitioning into the modal (chest) register under thyroarytenoid dominance?
A.The cover becomes extremely thin while the glottis remains permanently open
B.The vocalis muscle stays passive while the cricothyroid stretches the fold to maximum length
C.The vocalis muscle contracts, shortening and thickening the vocal fold edge to increase glottal contact area
D.The mucosal wave ceases entirely, producing a pure sine wave spectrum
Explanation: In chest (modal) register, the thyroarytenoid (vocalis) muscle contracts actively, making the body of the vocal fold stiff and thick while shortening its overall length. This increases glottal resistance, medial compression, and contact time, enriching lower acoustic harmonics.
9What is the mucosal wave in vocal fold physiology?
A.A wave of mucus lubrication secreted by salivary glands into the pharynx
B.The horizontal and vertical rippling movement of the pliable epithelium and superficial lamina propria over the vocalis muscle
C.The contraction wave moving down the esophagus during swallowing
D.The acoustic standing wave formed inside the nasal cavity
Explanation: The mucosal wave is the propagation of a surface wave across the pliable outer layers (epithelium and superficial lamina propria, or 'cover') of the vocal fold driven by subglottic airflow. Healthy mucosal wave motion is indispensable for smooth phonation and rich harmonic spectrum.
10Which three supraglottic cavities comprise the primary acoustic resonator system (vocal tract) of the human voice?
A.Pharynx, oral cavity, and nasal cavity
B.Larynx, trachea, and bronchi
C.Esophagus, stomach, and diaphragm
D.Tympanic cavity, frontal sinus, and maxilla
Explanation: The supraglottic vocal tract extends from the vocal folds up to the lips and nostrils, consisting of the pharyngeal cavity (laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx), oral cavity, and nasal cavity. These cavities filter raw glottal sound through resonance.

About the Madrid PAU Choir and Vocal Technique II Exam

The Madrid PAU Choir and Vocal Technique II examination (Coro y Técnica Vocal II 2026) is the official standardized assessment for 2º Bachillerato arts students (Music and Performing Arts track) seeking university admission in the Community of Madrid. Grounded in the official LOMLOE curriculum, the exam evaluates mastery across 5 core domain areas: Vocal Physiology & Breathing Technique (25%), Choral Repertoire & Musical Styles (25%), Vocal Health, Intonation & Diction (20%), Choral Conducting & Score Analysis (15%), and Polyphony, Harmony & Ensemble Performance (15%).

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Community of Madrid / Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written 90-minute standardized exam. Practice items are a multiple-choice analytical adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Madrid PAU paper, providing comprehensive syllabus coverage.

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 93.02 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Community of Madrid (or ~11.63 € per optional subject in voluntary phase).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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25%

Vocal Physiology & Breathing Technique

Laryngeal cartilage anatomy, intrinsic/extrinsic vocal fold muscles, mucosal wave dynamics, subglottic air pressure, diaphragmatic-costal breathing, appoggio, and acoustic resonance.

25%

Choral Repertoire & Musical Styles

Historical evolution of choral music from Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony (Palestrina, Victoria) to Baroque oratorios, Romantic masterpieces, and 20th-21st century works.

20%

Vocal Health, Intonation & Diction

Vocal hygiene, pathology prevention (nodules, polyps), just intonation vs equal temperament, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for singing, vowel equalization, and SOVTE.

15%

Choral Conducting & Score Analysis

Conducting beat patterns (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8), prep beats, ictus, left-hand gestures, score reading across treble/bass/C clefs, rehearsal strategies, and seating arrangements.

15%

Polyphony, Harmony & Ensemble Performance

Voice classification (SATB, ranges, tessituras, passaggios), SATB harmonic voice leading, dynamic blend, choral textures (monophony, homophony, polyphony), and acoustic performance.

Preparing for the Madrid PAU Choir and Vocal Technique II 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: Written 90-minute standardized exam. Practice items are a multiple-choice analytical adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Madrid PAU paper, providing comprehensive syllabus coverage.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 93.02 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Community of Madrid (or ~11.63 € per optional subject in voluntary phase). Official sources

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Madrid PAU Choir and Vocal Technique II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memoriza la anatomía de la laringe (cartílagos tiroides, cricoides y aritenoides; músculos cricoaritenoideo posterior, tiroaritenoideo y cricotiroideo) y el mecanismo del flujo subglótico (efecto Bernoulli).
2Estudia la técnica de apoyo respiratorio costo-diafragmático-abdominal (appoggio) y la articulación de resonadores (formante del cantante entre 2.8 y 3.2 kHz).
3Diferencia las características del repertorio polifónico: Canto Gregoriano, motetes renacentistas (Palestrina, Victoria), oratorios barrocos (Bach, Händel), obras románticas (Brahms, Fauré) y la música coral contemporánea.
4Practica los esquemas de dirección coral a 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 y 6/8, comprendiendo el papel de la levare (anacrusis), el ictus y la independencia de la mano izquierda para dinámicas y entradas.
5Domina el análisis armónico de partituras SATB, reconociendo la afinación justa (just intonation) en el canto a cappella frente al temperamento igual, y las reglas de conducción de voces.

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la estructura del examen de PAU de Coro y Técnica Vocal II en la Comunidad de Madrid?

El examen presencial dura 90 minutos y consta de preguntas sobre anatomía de la laringe, técnica respiratoria, análisis de partituras corales, gesto de dirección, repertorio histórico y salud vocal.

¿Cómo influye la nota de Coro y Técnica Vocal II en el cálculo de la nota de admisión a la universidad?

La materia se evalúa sobre 10 puntos. Para ponderar en la nota de admisión (Fase de Acceso o Fase Voluntaria), se requiere obtener una calificación mínima de 4.0 sobre 10 en la Fase de Acceso.

¿En qué idioma se realiza el examen oficial en Madrid?

El examen oficial presencial de la Comunidad de Madrid se realiza en español. Este banco de preguntas ofrece una adaptación didáctica en inglés para facilitar el estudio sistemático del temario oficial de 2º de Bachillerato.

¿Qué ponderación tienen los bloques temáticos de Coro y Técnica Vocal II?

Fisiología Vocal y Técnica Respiratoria representa el 25%, Repertorio Coral y Estilos Musicales el 25%, Salud Vocal, Entonación y Dicción el 20%, Dirección Coral y Análisis de Partitura el 15%, y Polifonía, Armonía y Interpretación en Conjunto el 15%.

¿Cuál es la cuota de inscripción de la PAU en la Comunidad de Madrid?

La tasa ordinaria de inscripción para la Fase de Acceso en la Comunidad de Madrid fijada por las universidades públicas (UCM, UAM, UPM, UC3M, URJC, UAH) es de 93.02 €.