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Key Facts: VMBO GL/TL Muziek Exam
120 min
CE duration for GL/TL muziek Facet exam
Examenblad muziek vmbo gl en tl 2026 (09:00–11:00)
11 May 2026
CSE 1e tijdvak muziek GL/TL
Examenblad / examenrooster 2026
18 Jun 2026
CSE 2e tijdvak muziek GL/TL
Examenblad muziek vmbo gl en tl 2026
Facet
CE delivery with uitwerkbijlage + stereokoptelefoon
Vakspecifieke informatie muziek vmbo gl/tl 2026
MU/K/7
Beluisteren on GT CE (notation + begrippen)
Syllabus muziek vmbo 2026 CE/SE table
SE musiceren
MU/K/4–6 required on schoolexamen (performance)
Syllabus muziek vmbo 2026; examenprogramma
≥5.5
Typical subject pass on 1–10 scale
Dutch VO grading practice
N-term
CE points → grade conversion
Examenblad omzettingstabel / CSE normering
Dutch
Official CE language (officialLanguages: nl)
CvTE / Examenblad VO practice
100
Free English MCQ study items on this page (not a performance substitute)
OpenExamPrep study adaptation
Official VMBO GL/TL Muziek 2026 is CE (120-minute Facet listening exam: 11 May and 18 Jun 2026) plus school SE with required musiceren — not pure MCQ. These 100 English MCQs study notation, genres, listening concepts, instruments and Dutch terms only — not a performance or Facet-audio substitute.
Sample VMBO GL/TL Muziek Practice Questions
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1In traditional notation, which Dutch term names a whole note?
2Which rest lasts as long as a kwartnoot?
3A dot after a noot (punt achter de noot) does what?
4What does a verbindingsboog (tie) do between two notes of the same pitch?
5Which clef is the G-sleutel (treble clef) mainly used for?
6What does the F-sleutel (bass clef) primarily indicate?
7In Dutch music notation, what is a kruis?
8What does a mol do to a pitch?
9What is a herstellingsteken?
10Which pair correctly contrasts majeur and mineur in listening?
About the VMBO GL/TL Muziek Exam
VMBO GL/TL Muziek is the Dutch secondary music eindexamen for the gemengde and theoretische leerwegen under CvTE, catalogued on Examenblad.nl. The Syllabus muziek vmbo 2026 (Versie 2) specifies CE on MU/K/3 (leervaardigheden / begrippen), MU/K/7 Beluisteren (follow rhythmic/melodic notation; recognise and name concepts), MU/K/8 Muziek en maatschappij (functions and meanings), MU/K/9 Muziek en andere kunsten, and MU/V/3. Performing (MU/K/4), improvising/composing (MU/K/5) and presenting (MU/K/6) are schoolexamen. The CE runs in Facet with headphones and an uitwerkbijlage (120 minutes: 11 May and 18 June 2026). Official CE language is Dutch. These practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of notation, genres, listening-analysis concepts, instruments and Dutch music terms; they cannot certify listening under exam audio conditions or replace SE performance.
Assessment
Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: Facet computer delivery; audio/sources and questions on screen; answers written on uitwerkbijlage (music notation answers stay on the worksheet); stereo headphones required; scored via correctievoorschrift; raw points converted with N-term omzettingstabel. CE exameneenheden (Syllabus muziek vmbo 2026): MU/K/3, MU/K/7, MU/K/8, MU/K/9, MU/V/3. Schoolexamen must include MU/K/4 Musiceren, MU/K/5 Vormgeven and MU/K/6 Presenteren (and other SE units). Official assessment is not a pure MCQ bank and includes SE performance.
Time Limit
CE: 120 minutes. 1e tijdvak 2026: Monday 11 May 2026, 09:00–11:00. 2e tijdvak 2026: Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00–11:00. Vakspecifieke informatie: Facet delivery with stereokoptelefoon. SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
Passing Score
Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. When both CE and SE apply, the final subject grade is the average of CE and SE. CE points are converted via the published N-term table for the series.
Exam Fee
No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates. (College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE); catalogue and documents on Examenblad.nl; CE delivered in Facet at school)
VMBO GL/TL Muziek Exam Content Outline
Notatie and pitch
Traditional and graphic notation; note values and rests; G-clef/F-clef; accidentals; majeur/mineur.
Ritme and maat
Beat, backbeat, syncopation, swing, ostinato, fills/breaks, metre (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8) and upbeats.
Tempo and dynamiek
Adagio/andante/allegro and pop slow–uptempo; accelerando/ritenuto; pp–ff, crescendo/decrescendo, fade out.
Samenklank and texture
Unisono, homofonie, polyfonie, canon, imitation, parallel motion and simple chords.
Klankkleur and instruments
Woodwind, brass, strings, percussion, electronic instruments, vocal ranges and ensembles (bigband, popgroep, symfonieorkest).
Genres and uitvoeringspraktijk
Articulation, techniques (pizzicato, slap, scratch), a cappella, unplugged, cover, solo/tutti and style cues.
Vorm and melodic relations
Intro, couplet, refrein, bridge, coda; motif, riff, thema, variatie and improvisatie.
Society and other arts
Music functions (dans, film, achtergrond, religieus, handelswaar) and links to dans, drama, film and beeldende kunst.
How to Pass the VMBO GL/TL Muziek Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. When both CE and SE apply, the final subject grade is the average of CE and SE. CE points are converted via the published N-term table for the series.
- Assessment: Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: Facet computer delivery; audio/sources and questions on screen; answers written on uitwerkbijlage (music notation answers stay on the worksheet); stereo headphones required; scored via correctievoorschrift; raw points converted with N-term omzettingstabel. CE exameneenheden (Syllabus muziek vmbo 2026): MU/K/3, MU/K/7, MU/K/8, MU/K/9, MU/V/3. Schoolexamen must include MU/K/4 Musiceren, MU/K/5 Vormgeven and MU/K/6 Presenteren (and other SE units). Official assessment is not a pure MCQ bank and includes SE performance.
- Time limit: CE: 120 minutes. 1e tijdvak 2026: Monday 11 May 2026, 09:00–11:00. 2e tijdvak 2026: Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00–11:00. Vakspecifieke informatie: Facet delivery with stereokoptelefoon. SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
- Exam fee: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands VMBO GL/TL Muziek?
It is the VMBO gemengde/theoretische leerweg music eindexamen under CvTE, with documents and rooster on Examenblad.nl. For 2026 the CE covers MU/K/3, MU/K/7 Beluisteren, MU/K/8, MU/K/9 and MU/V/3. Performing, improvising/composing and presenting are assessed in the schoolexamen.
Is the official Centraal Examen multiple-choice?
No. The official CE is a Facet listening exam: sources and questions appear on the computer, answers go on the uitwerkbijlage, and scoring uses a correctievoorschrift plus N-term conversion. This page’s 100 questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice, not an official CE simulation.
Do these MCQs replace singing or playing?
No. Musiceren (MU/K/4), vormgeven (MU/K/5) and presenteren (MU/K/6) are schoolexamen requirements. These MCQs train notation, listening-analysis concepts, instruments, genres and Dutch music terms only — they are not a performance substitute.
When and how long is the 2026 VMBO GL/TL Muziek CE?
1e tijdvak: Monday 11 May 2026, 09:00–11:00 (120 minutes). 2e tijdvak: Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00–11:00 (120 minutes). Vakspecifieke informatie states the exam is taken on computer in Facet with a stereo headphone.
What score do I need to pass?
Dutch secondary grades use a 1–10 scale; a subject is typically passed at 5.5 or higher. When both CE and SE apply, the final subject grade is normally their average. CE raw scores are converted via the N-term table published on Examenblad.
How much does VMBO GL/TL Muziek cost for school candidates?
Regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL candidates do not pay a separate published per-subject CE fee; schooling is publicly funded. DUO Staatsexamen subject fees apply only to independent Staatsexamen candidates and should not be cited as the school exam fee.
Which syllabus should I use for 2026?
Use the Syllabus muziek vmbo 2026 (CvTE Versie 2) and the examenprogramma muziek vmbo linked from the Examenblad subject page. Study the begrippenlijst for listening terms (including backbeat terminology in the 2026 syllabus).
Are these practice questions in Dutch like the official exam?
No. The official CE language is Dutch. These 100 items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation that keeps key Dutch technical terms (e.g. backbeat, crescendo, homofonie, couplet, snaredrum) where useful for later Dutch CE practice.