Part A · ListeningQuestions on recorded music.This section has 42 questions.Its clock runs for 45 minutes.
Part B · Score analysisQuestions on printed scores.This section has 33 questions.Its clock runs for 35 minutes.
Free response · Written responsesDictation, part writing and harmonization on the staff.This section has 7 tasks.Its clock runs for 1 hour 10 minutes.
Free response · Sight singingSing a short melody at sight. The microphone listens on this page only.This section has 2 tasks.Its clock runs for 10 minutes.
Timing
Each part has its own clock in exam mode, 2 hours 40 minutes in all.
The full practice test holds 75 questions and 9 tasks.
Study mode has no clock. It checks each answer as you go.
Questions and answers
How long is the AP Music Theory practice test?
Exam mode gives 2 hours 40 minutes for the whole practice test. It holds 75 questions and 9 tasks. Study mode has no clock.
What sections does the AP Music Theory practice test cover?
It follows the board's order: Listening, Score analysis, Written responses and Sight singing.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each multiple-choice answer comes with an explanation. Written and sung tasks give feedback as a guide.