The AP Music Theory Exam consists of 11 parts. The exam will be split into 2 sections. Please allocate at least 160 minutes for the exam, as this is a timed practice. To the right, you can find the breakdown of each section, including question format and time limits.
| Section | Time | Points | % of Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Multiple Choice - Aural | 40 mins | 42 | 45% |
| 1A Multiple Choice - Nonaural | 40 mins | 33 | 45% |
| 2B Free Response - Melodic Dictation Q1 | 8.9 mins | 9 | 9% |
| 2B Free Response - Melodic Dictation Q2 | 8.9 mins | 9 | 9% |
| 2B Free Response - Harmonic Dictation Q1 | 8.9 mins | 24 | 9% |
| 2B Free Response - Harmonic Dictation Q2 | 8.9 mins | 24 | 9% |
| 2B Part Writing from Figured Bass Q5 | 8.9 mins | 25 | 19% |
| 2B Section II: Free Response - Part Writing from Roman Numerals Q6 | 8.9 mins | 18 | 14% |
| 2B Section II: Free Response - Harmonization of a Melody Q7 | 8.9 mins | 9 | 23% |
| 2B Section II: Free Response - Sight-singing Q1 | 8.9 mins | 9 | 9% |
| 2B Section II: Free Response - Sight-singing Q2 | 8.9 mins | 9 | 9% |
AP Score | Multiple Choice - Aural | Multiple Choice - Nonaural | Free Response - Melodic Dictation Q1 | Free Response - Melodic Dictation Q2 | Free Response - Harmonic Dictation Q1 | Free Response - Harmonic Dictation Q2 | Part Writing from Figured Bass Q5 | Section II: Free Response - Part Writing from Roman Numerals Q6 | Section II: Free Response - Harmonization of a Melody Q7 | Section II: Free Response - Sight-singing Q1 | Section II: Free Response - Sight-singing Q2 | Submitted |
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