{"id":50521,"date":"2021-02-22T14:44:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T19:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=50521"},"modified":"2024-01-18T15:30:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:30:57","slug":"ap-music-theory-exam-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/ap-music-theory-exam-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"AP Music Theory Exam 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2020, as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the College Board modified the AP exams so they were shorter, administered online, covered less material, and had a different format than previous tests. But thousands of students faced technical problems and had to retake their exams<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the College Board is providing 3 testing dates starting in early May for each AP exam with options for in-school and at-home, as well as traditional and digital, testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile this year\u2019s exam options look different from years past, this schedule will maximize opportunities for AP students in a variety of different situations to test and earn college credit and placement,\u201d according to the College Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AP Music Theory exam for 2021 will be a full-length exam that students can take in school only (unlike exams for other AP subjects). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the key changes you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Music Theory exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will I get college credit for the 2021 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students who take the 2021 AP Music Theory exam will be eligible for college credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit. <\/p>\n\n\n

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How long is the 2021 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 AP Music Theory exam will be 2 hours, 40 minutes long. Students can take it only in school or school-proctored locations. There are NO digital versions of the AP Music Theory exam, unlike exams for many other AP subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the 2021 AP Music Theory exam date and time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The College Board is offering 3 exam dates for the AP Music Theory exam this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong><\/td>Time<\/strong><\/td>Location<\/strong><\/td>Method<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wednesday, May 12, 2021<\/td>12 PM Local Time<\/td>In School<\/td>Paper & Pencil<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, May 21, 2021<\/td>12 PM Local Time<\/td>In School<\/td>Paper & Pencil<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, June 4, 2021<\/td>12 PM Local Time<\/td>In School<\/td>Paper & Pencil<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is up to individual schools, though, to choose the exam options that work best for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will be tested on the 2021 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 AP Music Theory exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n