MUSIC 2MT3 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 LATEST EXAM UPDATE
During the Baroque period, it was believed that certain personality
characteristics were associated with certain styles of music. This
theory is still followed today. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-false
What is the aim of MT? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-To reach health care goals
MTs in Canada carry the title MTA (Music therapist accredited) if they
are recognized by the CAMT. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-true
Classical music has the greatest impact on pain relief. T/F -
✔ ✔✔ANSWER-false
Which ofthe following is a reason to refer somebody to MT?
a. to improve communication
b. to develop perfect pitch
c. to learn an instrument
,d. to feel happy - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. to improve communication
another common answer: to facilitate self expression
In the Wigram Example discussed in class, Mrs. F engaged in-group
music therapy sessions. During the music therapy sessions, the
following was true
a) Mrs. F become aggressive during the sessions
b) Mrs. F would not participate in sessions
c) Mrs. F contributed to song writing in the group
d) Mrs. F made meaningful interactions with group members -
✔✔✔ANSWER-d) Mrs. F made meaningful interactions with group
members
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,Music in Medicine is defined by Bruscia as
a) The use of music to influence physical, mental, emotional states before
or after medical treatment
b) The use of music to influence physical, mental, emotional states at any
time
c) The use of music in a medical setting
d) The use of music by a doctor to influence physical, mental, emotional
states - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a) The use of music to influence physical,
mental, emotional states before or after medical
treatment
A music therapist needs to be a proficient C flexible musician. T/F -
✔ ✔✔ANSWER-true
Music therapy goals and interventions should reflect developmental age
opposed to chronological age. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-true
What is required to become an accredited music therapist?
a. completion of a BA music therapy or MA in music therapy
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, b.Completion of 1000hr internship approved b the CAMT
c. Be an accomplished musician
d. All listed options - ✔✔✔ANSWER-d. All listed options
other health care professionals can provide music therapy as long as...
a. They know what music therapy is
b.they have permission from the client
c. only an accredited music therapist can provide MT
d. they can play an instrument - ✔✔✔ANSWER-c. only an accredited
music therapist can provide MT
Which of the following statements is true of preliterate cultures?
a. it was believed that music affects mental health C well-being.
b.music held no value in relation to health.
c. music was used as preventative medicine.
d. medicine was based on the 4 humors. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. it was
believed that music affects mental health C well-being.
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AND ANSWERS VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 LATEST EXAM UPDATE
During the Baroque period, it was believed that certain personality
characteristics were associated with certain styles of music. This
theory is still followed today. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-false
What is the aim of MT? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-To reach health care goals
MTs in Canada carry the title MTA (Music therapist accredited) if they
are recognized by the CAMT. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-true
Classical music has the greatest impact on pain relief. T/F -
✔ ✔✔ANSWER-false
Which ofthe following is a reason to refer somebody to MT?
a. to improve communication
b. to develop perfect pitch
c. to learn an instrument
,d. to feel happy - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. to improve communication
another common answer: to facilitate self expression
In the Wigram Example discussed in class, Mrs. F engaged in-group
music therapy sessions. During the music therapy sessions, the
following was true
a) Mrs. F become aggressive during the sessions
b) Mrs. F would not participate in sessions
c) Mrs. F contributed to song writing in the group
d) Mrs. F made meaningful interactions with group members -
✔✔✔ANSWER-d) Mrs. F made meaningful interactions with group
members
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,Music in Medicine is defined by Bruscia as
a) The use of music to influence physical, mental, emotional states before
or after medical treatment
b) The use of music to influence physical, mental, emotional states at any
time
c) The use of music in a medical setting
d) The use of music by a doctor to influence physical, mental, emotional
states - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a) The use of music to influence physical,
mental, emotional states before or after medical
treatment
A music therapist needs to be a proficient C flexible musician. T/F -
✔ ✔✔ANSWER-true
Music therapy goals and interventions should reflect developmental age
opposed to chronological age. T/F - ✔✔✔ANSWER-true
What is required to become an accredited music therapist?
a. completion of a BA music therapy or MA in music therapy
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, b.Completion of 1000hr internship approved b the CAMT
c. Be an accomplished musician
d. All listed options - ✔✔✔ANSWER-d. All listed options
other health care professionals can provide music therapy as long as...
a. They know what music therapy is
b.they have permission from the client
c. only an accredited music therapist can provide MT
d. they can play an instrument - ✔✔✔ANSWER-c. only an accredited
music therapist can provide MT
Which of the following statements is true of preliterate cultures?
a. it was believed that music affects mental health C well-being.
b.music held no value in relation to health.
c. music was used as preventative medicine.
d. medicine was based on the 4 humors. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. it was
believed that music affects mental health C well-being.
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