As we get closer to test time, I think it is important for us to consider the end goal of this learning, and to reflect on what it is we are trying to do here.
At the end of the day, if you remember one thing, remember that all music is awesome, and incredibly/interestingly related. Maybe it speaks to the fact that humanity, for all of its self imposed divisions, is not so different after all? And this is where IB comes in.
Your Musical Link Investigation is simply a media script of less than 2,000 words that tests this theory. Can you find two separate musical cultures that share something, in spite of the fact that they may be half a world away? What is really impressive here is that there are a plethora of correct answers, and that you are allowed to pursue your own interests in an effort to more deeply delve into this matter.
Your Listening Paper is almost the exact same thing as the MLI, except that the format is different. Again, we are searching for things that pieces share, no matter how different they might be.
I guess my point is, don't be boggled down by the fact that there are so many things to compare, and simply start with a few basics. Music is a language that everyone speaks, but just because you can't speak the "jargon" fluently doesn't mean you should pack up and do your math homework instead. :)
Have a lovely evening. To put it all into perspective, here is Pink Floyd.
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