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Which of the following is NOT a key focus while developing the portfolio in the Exploring Music in Context component? a) Range of contexts (personal, local, and global) b) Making frequent reference to the AOIs c) Length and complexity of each piece d) Connection of musical findings to the purpose and functions of diverse music

Which singer is most widely associated with reggae and Jamaican music?

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Rhythm and Texture If a piece of music has multiple independent melodies playing simultaneously, how would this texture be described? a) Heterophonic b) Polyphonic c) Homophonic d) Monophonic

Understanding Harmony What does analyzing the harmony of a piece primarily allow you to discover? a) The texture of the musical lines. b) The rhythmic motifs present. c) The primary and secondary themes. d) The emotional tone and pivotal moments using chords.

Form and Structure in Score Analysis Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of examining the form and structure of a musical piece during score analysis? a) To find the repeated rhythmic patterns. b) To identify the instruments used in the piece. c) To identify the emotional landscape of the piece. d) To map out and label the various sections and transitions of the composition.

Which form is often used in the last movement of a Classical sonata or symphony?A) Theme and VariationsB) SonataC) BinaryD) Rondo

In the context of the Program Notes within the Presenting Music component, what should be central to their structure? a) Anecdotal information b) Musical history c) AOIs d) List of instruments used

In the Theme and Variations form, each variation usually…A) Changes the keyB) Retains some characteristics of the themeC) Completely alters the original themeD) Repeats the theme without changes

What is the structure of a typical sonata form?A) A-BB) A-B-A-C-AC) Exposition – Development – RecapitulationD) A-B-A