AP Music Theory
Practice exam — everything except sight-singing
Aligned to the 2027 AP Exam
Timing
Need extra time? Choose the timing option that matches your approved accommodation.
Break practice
Choose the break mode that matches how you plan to practice. This does not change scoring.
Audio playback
On the real exam, each recording is played a fixed number of times with no replays. Choose unlimited replays if you're still learning the material.
Before you begin:
- Each section has its own timer that starts when you click “Begin Section.”
- Once you finish a section and move on, you cannot return to it.
- Within each section, you can move between questions freely.
- A pause button is available next to the timer — use it only if absolutely necessary. You will not be able to pause on exam day.
Note: This practice exam covers both multiple-choice sections and all seven written free-response questions, with audio for the aural questions and the four dictation questions. The two sight-singing questions aren't included yet, since they need you to record yourself singing, so your estimated score reflects about 90% of the real exam.
Want to brush up first? Review the unit study guides:
- Unit 1 – Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements
- Unit 2 – Minor Scales and Key Signatures, Melody, Timbre, and Texture
- Unit 3 – Triads and Seventh Chords
- Unit 4 – Chord Function, Cadence, and Phrase
- Unit 5 – Chord Progressions and Predominant Function
- Unit 6 – Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices
- Unit 7 – Secondary Function
- Unit 8 – Modes and Form
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