Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.
A. The issue is not merely that one is able to perceive successfully, i.e., to integrate a series of sounds into a musical entity, but also, what sort of entity does one perceive?
B. The epistemological aspect of music is the fundamental, but not the exclusive factor in determining one's musical preferences.
C. Within the general category of music of equal complexity, it is the emotional element that represents the metaphysical aspect controlling one's enjoyment.
D. The process of integration represents the concretized abstraction of one's consciousness; the nature of the music represents the concretized abstraction of existence i.e., a world in which one feels joyous or sad or triumphant or resigned, etc.

  1. BADC

  2. ABCD

  3. BCAD

  4. DACB

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C Correct answer
Explanation

B begins the sequence as it highlights the 'epistemological aspect of music'. 'Within the general category' in C provides reference to statement B, thus, C follows B. 'The issue' in A is a reference to 'one's enjoyment' in C, thus, we have BCA link. D provides an explanation to question in A. Hence, (1) is the answer.