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Aural-stimulus questions

Definition

Aural-stimulus questions are exam questions that require students to listen to a musical excerpt and analyze or identify specific elements within the music.

Related terms

Non-aural stimulus questions: These are exam questions that do not involve listening to music, but instead require students to analyze written scores or answer theoretical concepts.

Ear training: This term refers to exercises and activities designed to improve one's ability to recognize and identify musical elements by ear.

Musical analysis: It involves breaking down a piece of music into its individual components, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, form, etc., in order to understand its structure and meaning.

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