PrepTest 130 - Section 2 - Passage 4 - Question 24

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Passage A.

intro topic · Prefer certain level of complexity in music

Can't be too simple, and can't be too complex.

Analogy to language · Sounds usually need to be sequenced

Single sounds usually need to be sequenced to convey meaning. Musical tones that are sequenced are more likely to produce feelings in people.

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Effect of music / hypothesis · Some music has relaxing effect because it's continuous and rhythmical

In nature, danger associated with unexpected sounds. A continuous sound suggests lack of danger.

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Intro topic · How music creates emotions

Some parts of music can create expectations about how the music will proceed. Tension results if expectations aren't satisfied.

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Elaborate on causal mechanism · Mismatch between expectations and music produces emotion

Extreme mismatch causes negative emotions. Lack of mismatch produces positive.

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Main point

Author B expresses her main point at the beginning of Passage B: “There are certain elements within music, such as a change of melodic line or rhythm, that create expectations about the future development of the music. The expectation the listener has about the further course of musical events is a key determinant for the experience of "musical emotions."” The rest of the passage describes various elements that create expectations about music and how those elements can influence our emotions.

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This best captures the main point, which is expressed at the beginning of P1. The rest of Passage B describes elements in music that can affect musical emotions.

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Passage B doesn’t discuss consciously manipulating one’s own emotional experiences of music. Since (B) isn’t supported, it can’t be the main point of Passage B. Also, (B) would be too narrow even if it were supported. The passage isn’t focused on trained listeners and what they can do.

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This is too narrow. The main point of Passage B isn’t just on the potential for music to create negative emotions. The passage also discusses positive emotions.

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This is too narrow. The main point of Passage B isn’t about what listeners can learn to do. It’s about how music can affect our emotions based on the expectations it creates.

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This is too narrow. The main point of Passage B isn’t about relaxing music. It’s about the broader relationship between music and emotions.

PrepTest 130 - Section 2 - Passage 4 - Question 24

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