Reading-A music student is studying examples of early 21st-century pop musicians

 TEAS 7 Reading Comprehension Diagnostic Test (45 Questions)

Question 24 of 45

A music student is studying examples of early 21st-century pop musicians.  Which of the following is a primary source that the student could use for this topic?

• A biography about early 21st-century pop musicians
• An art museum exhibition of costumes worn by early 21st-century pop musicians
• An album of music by an early 21st-century pop musician
• An album of music by a 21st-century pop musician released before the year 2000

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Answer Explanation

Correct

An album of music by an early 21st-century pop musician is correct because the music created by one of these artists is a primary source. It is precisely what the student is studying. 

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A biography about early 21st-century pop musicians is incorrect. 

A biography of the subject is considered a secondary source. 

An art museum exhibition of costumes worn by early 21st-century pop musicians is incorrect. 

This is not an example of the actual music created by the artist, but rather something related to the music. It is not a primary source. 

An album of music by a 21st-century pop musician released before the year 2000 is incorrect.

While an example of the artist’s music, the student is specifically studying early 21st-century pop music, therefore the music must have been created in the early 21st century, or after the year 2000.