MUSIC 2MT3 Class 9-11 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Mental Health - CORRECT ANSWER - state of well-being in which the individual
realizes his or her own abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and
fruitfully, is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Playing rules - CORRECT ANSWER - to stimulate improvisations ex. playing only black
keys to not overwhelm the client
Improvisation to re-enact childhood-relationships - CORRECT ANSWER - improvising in
a safe and non-creative way so that the client won't be shut down, encourage them to explore and
to have their voice heard
Should a music therapist receive supervision/therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes if
they are practicing psychotherapy as well
Priestly techniques - CORRECT ANSWER - playing rules, improvisation to re-enact
childhood-relationships, to show empathy, lyric analysis, importance of supervision/therapy for
therapist
Themes in Mental Health - CORRECT ANSWER - Intimacy/distance, aggression/non-
aggression, dependence/independence, acting out/emptiness, being present, creating boundaries
Requirements for client who has a mental illness in music therapy - CORRECT
ANSWER - regular commitment, ability to reflect verbally/musically, articulate goals,
have a desire to reach end goals
What happens for the client and therapist by the end of his sessions in the example? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Therapist and client play in unison, difficult to tell who is playing, unity in
improvisation
, MGRADES
Purpose of Music Therapy in 5 Dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER - To develop a
language between the clients and music therapists to reach certain healthcare goals; allow
clinician to describe, assess, analyze and evaluate the components of what is happening both
over time and in the moment
Challenges of Music Therapy Group in Baltic Street Clinic - CORRECT ANSWER -
Compromises, Different individual needs and abilities, facilitating process
Why was the Music Therapy Performance Group created? - CORRECT ANSWER - Inner
issues interfered with performance issues and band rehearsals; work through challenges while
working on music
MTPG Setting and Participants - CORRECT ANSWER - Connections to MT program, 15
adults, once a week, an auditorium, spot lighted stage, acoustic piano
Why was the MTPG sessions held in an auditorium? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
replicate performance environment
Personality Profile - CORRECT ANSWER - To know the backgrounds with music of the
musicians; ask about family attitudes, performance, self image
MTPG music therapy sessions explored... - CORRECT ANSWER - past performances,
past life experiences, life on the road, special audiences
MTPG sessions discussed: - CORRECT ANSWER - drugs, money, jealousy,
competitiveness, anxieties, self-image, sexuality, hopes, dreams
Roles of Music Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER - Music therapist, MC performances,
admin, supervisor, instrumentalist, backup vocalist