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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Music Exam

IM 24

Official MATSEC Intermediate subject code

MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue

A–E / F

Subject grade scale (A highest pass; F fail)

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2

IM grade points for grades A / B / C / D / E

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

Minimum total grade points for Matriculation Certificate (with required subject mix)

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

EUR 40

Revision of Paper fee at IM level (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

EUR 35

Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

100

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MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Music (IM 24) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (aural ~30 minutes + written ~2¼ hours + performance ~15 minutes). Results use grades A–E (pass) or F; IM grade points contribute to the Matriculation Certificate (minimum 44 points). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official MATSEC format simulation.

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1In aural interval tests from a given key-note, which interval quality is NOT expected on the Intermediate Music syllabus?

A.Major third

B.Perfect fifth

C.Augmented fourth

D.Minor sixth

Explanation: IM 24 aural Section 1 requires singing three intervals from a given key-note. The syllabus states that augmented, diminished and compound intervals will not be given, so candidates practise major, minor and perfect simple intervals only.

2From the tonic C, which interval is a perfect fourth above?

A.E

B.F

C.G

D.A

Explanation: A perfect fourth above C spans four letter names (C–D–E–F) and five semitones, landing on F. Perfect fourths are consonant simple intervals frequently tested in aural musicianship.

3Which description best defines a compound time signature such as 6/8?

A.The beat divides into two equal parts and the top number is always divisible by two

B.The beat divides into three equal parts and the top number is a multiple of three

C.There is no clear beat grouping and the tempo must be free

D.Every bar must contain only dotted minims

Explanation: In compound time the main beat is a dotted note that subdivides into three equal parts. In 6/8 there are two dotted-crotchet beats per bar, each dividing into three quavers. The IM aural rhythm test may use simple or compound time.

4In simple duple time such as 2/4, how many main beats are there in each bar?

A.One

B.Two

C.Three

D.Four

Explanation: Simple duple metres have two main beats per bar. In 2/4 each beat is a crotchet that divides into two quavers. Recognising duple grouping supports accurate rhythm clapping in aural tests.

5When an aural excerpt for missing-note dictation is played four times, what should the candidate primarily notate for each asterisked gap?

A.Only the dynamic markings of the missing passage

B.The pitch and relative time-values of the missing notes

C.The names of the performers heard on the recording

D.Only the key signature of the whole piece

Explanation: IM 24 aural Section 2 requires writing the occasional missing notes with their relative time-values where marked by asterisks. Candidates must capture both pitch and rhythm of the gaps after repeated hearings.

6Before the modulation-identification aural excerpt is played, what is typically provided to establish tonality?

A.A full orchestral introduction

B.The tonic chord

C.A metronome click only

D.The final cadence of a different piece

Explanation: The syllabus states that the two-part modulation phrase is preceded by the tonic chord and played twice. Hearing the tonic first anchors the home key so candidates can judge the destination of the modulation.

7A modulation from C major to G major is best described as a move to which related key?

A.The relative minor

B.The subdominant

C.The dominant

D.The parallel minor

Explanation: G major is the dominant key of C major (a fifth above). Dominant modulations are among the most common tonal moves in two-part phrases used for aural identification.

8From A minor, a modulation to C major moves to which closely related key?

A.The dominant major

B.The relative major

C.The subdominant minor

D.The parallel major

Explanation: C major is the relative major of A minor; both share the same key signature (no sharps or flats). Relative major/minor relationships are frequent destinations in short modulation phrases.

9Which rhythmic grouping is characteristic of a bar of 6/8 in compound duple time?

A.Two groups of three quavers

B.Three groups of two quavers

C.Six equal crotchet beats

D.Four groups of three semiquavers only

Explanation: 6/8 is compound duple: two dotted-crotchet beats, each subdivided into three quavers (e.g. 1-2-3 | 4-5-6). Clapping exercises depend on feeling the two main beats rather than six equal accents.

10Which interval above G is a minor third?

A.B natural

B.B flat

C.C

D.A

Explanation: A minor third above G is three semitones: G–A–B♭. Interval quality (major vs minor) is essential for accurate aural interval singing from a given key-note.

About the MATSEC IM Music Exam

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Music — IM 24 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Intermediate Matriculation subjects form part of the Matriculation Certificate pathway (two Advanced Level subjects, three Intermediate Level subjects and Systems of Knowledge, with group restrictions and a minimum of 44 grade points). Assessment for IM 24 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: Aural test approximately 30 minutes, written paper approximately 2¼ hours, and performance approximately 15 minutes under IM 24 2026. Available in September session. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and judgment, not an official paper simulation or substitute for required oral, practical, performance or project work.

Exam sponsor: MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Aural test approximately 30 minutes, written paper approximately 2¼ hours, and performance approximately 15 minutes under IM 24 2026. Available in September session.

Time Limit

Aural ~30 minutes + written ~2¼ hours + performance ~15 minutes

Passing Score

Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).

Exam / Certification Fees

The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

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Reported exam pass rate: Not published as a single national percentage by MATSEC. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Core

Aural skills and dictation

Core

Music theory and harmony

Core

Form and analysis

Core

Western music history

Core

Maltese musical heritage

Core

Performance practice

Core

Score reading

Core

Compositional techniques

Core

Instruments and ensembles

Core

Critical listening

Preparing for the MATSEC IM Music Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
Assessment: Aural test approximately 30 minutes, written paper approximately 2¼ hours, and performance approximately 15 minutes under IM 24 2026. Available in September session.
Time limit: Aural ~30 minutes + written ~2¼ hours + performance ~15 minutes
Exam / certification fees: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. Official sources

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MATSEC IM Music: Suggested Study Strategy

1Work from the official IM 24 2026 syllabus learning outcomes and scheme of assessment on um.edu.mt/matsec — examiners mark to those criteria.

2Practise timed written-paper style answers and any required oral, practical, performance or project work; MCQs alone cannot replace those components.

3Note Matriculation Certificate combination rules (groups, prohibited pairings, Systems of Knowledge, 44-point minimum) in the Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025.

4Use MATSEC past papers and marking schemes for personal study only; commercial reproduction requires MATSEC permission.

5Register within published First Session and September Second Session windows; late and very late fees apply per the 2026 fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Music?

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Music — IM 24 (2026) is an Intermediate Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (IM 24). Intermediate subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate.

How is MATSEC IM Music assessed?

Aural test approximately 30 minutes, written paper approximately 2¼ hours, and performance approximately 15 minutes under IM 24 2026. Available in September session. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.

How much does MATSEC IM registration cost?

What grades and points apply at Intermediate Level?

Are these official MATSEC examination questions?

No. Official MATSEC IM Music uses the written/oral/practical/project components set in the IM 24 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.

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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Music Exam

Sample MATSEC IM Music Practice Questions

About the MATSEC IM Music Exam

Our practice resources: topics covered

Preparing for the MATSEC IM Music Exam

What You Need to Know

Using Our Practice Resources

MATSEC IM Music: Suggested Study Strategy

Frequently Asked Questions