how is the meaning of a piece of music determined? group of answer choices the composer determines the meaning. an individual listener interprets the meaning for him- or herself on the basis of prior experiences and personal idiosyncrasies. the meaning is created by cultural institutions and disseminated through approved music textbooks, such as soundscapes. the performer(s) interpret(s) the composer's work and then determine(s) the meaning in how they choose to perform it.