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PRAXIS Music Practice Questions
XXX Exam Questions
QUESTION 1
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Which instrument is playing?
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Guitar
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Harpsichord
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Organ
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Ukulele
The answer is B
That instrument looks like a string instrument, but guitar and ukulele have a differentsounds and cannot play such a wide range of passages. So that is Harpsichord.
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Question 2
Which of the following types of ensembles is featured in this excerpt?
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Choir and a string quartet
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Choir and a piano
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Choir and an orchestra
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Soprano and an orchestra
The answer is C
We can hear many voices and strings and wind instruments, which means that Choir and an orchestra are performing.
1.Toccata in G minor, HWV 586
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2.J.S Bach - Magnificat in D - Aria Deposuit potentes
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