What is NOT part of Aaron Copland's "Three levels of listening"?

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In Aaron Copland's "Three levels of listening," the correct aspect that is not included is "spiritual." Copland identifies three main ways of listening to music: the analytical level, where listeners pay close attention to the structure, form, and details of the music; the emotional level, which focuses on the feelings and expressions conveyed through the music; and the passive level, which represents a more general or background engagement with the music where listeners might enjoy it without deep analysis.

The spiritual aspect is not one of the designated levels Copland describes. While music can have spiritual implications for some listeners, it is not classified as one of the three levels Copland outlined for understanding how people engage with music. This distinction helps clarify the framework he established, centered on more concrete listening approaches. Understanding these levels allows for a deeper appreciation of how different listeners can experience music in various ways, focusing on specific elements of the listening process.