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🎶AP Music Theory

FRQ 4 – Harmonic Dictation
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AP Music Theory FRQ Types & Units

Each FRQ type tests specific skills taught in particular units. Here's why certain units appear for each question type:

FRQFocusUnitsWhy
FRQ 1, 2Melodic Dictation1-2Tests melodic hearing and notation skills from Units 1-2
FRQ 3, 4Harmonic Dictation3-5Tests harmonic hearing and chord identification from Units 3-5
FRQ 5Part-Writing from Figured Bass4-6Tests voice leading with figured bass notation from Units 4-6
FRQ 6Part-Writing from Roman Numerals4-7Tests voice leading with Roman numeral analysis from Units 4-7
FRQ 7Harmonization of a Melody4-7Tests harmonization and voice leading skills from Units 4-7

This mapping reflects College Board's exam structure - each FRQ type tests specific skills that are taught in particular units.

Practice FRQ 1 of 101/10

Harmonic dictation

The excerpt is played 4 times on piano. You get 30 seconds after the first playing and 1 minute after each later playing. You can't rewind or replay it, so listen carefully.

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4. Listen to the four-part progression and notate only the soprano and bass voices. Then write the Roman and Arabic numerals that identify each chord and inversion.

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Use the sheet music as your response surface. Add optional notes below if they help explain your work.

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Free Response Question Practice

This practice environment simulates the AP AP Music Theory Free Response Questions section. Here are some guidelines:

  • Read each question carefullybefore responding. Pay attention to command verbs like "identify," "explain," "analyze," or "evaluate."
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Tip: Answer all parts of each question. Partial credit is often available, so even if you are unsure, provide what you know.