{"id":57224,"date":"2022-01-24T11:40:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T16:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=57224"},"modified":"2024-01-18T15:24:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:24:00","slug":"ap-music-theory-exam-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/ap-music-theory-exam-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"AP Music Theory Exam 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\">For details on the 2024 AP Music Theory Exam, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/ap-music-theory-exam\/\" title=\"\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2\u20136 and May 9\u201313.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we\u2019ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,\u201d the College Board noted <a href=\"https:\/\/apcentral.collegeboard.org\/exam-administration-ordering-scores\/exam-dates\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AP Music Theory exam for 2022 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Music Theory exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-i-get-ap-credit-for-the-2022-ap-music-theory-exam\"><strong>Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who take the 2022 AP Music Theory exam will be eligible for college credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\n<p>For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/tips-for-a-perfect-ap-exam-score-interview-with-dawn-mueller-educational-consultant-with-tutor-doctor\/\">interview<\/a> with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-is-the-2022-ap-music-theory-exam\"><strong>How long is the 2022 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2022 AP Music Theory exam will be 2 hours, 40 minutes long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-the-2022-ap-music-theory-exam-date-and-time\"><strong>What\u2019s the 2022 AP Music Theory exam date and time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2022 AP Music Theory exam is scheduled for Friday, May 13 at 8 AM <strong>local time<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-will-be-tested-on-the-2022-ap-music-theory-exam\"><strong>What will be tested on the 2022 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2022 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unit 1: <\/strong>Music Fundamentals I \u2013 Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 2:<\/strong> Music Fundamentals II \u2013 Minor Scales and Key Signatures, Melody, Timbre, and Texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 3:<\/strong> Music Fundamentals III \u2013 Triads and Seventh Chords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 4:<\/strong> Harmony and Voice Leading I \u2013 Chord Function, Cadence, and Phrase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 5:<\/strong> Harmony and Voice Leading II \u2013 Chord Progressions and Predominant Function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 6:<\/strong> Harmony and Voice Leading III \u2013 Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 7:<\/strong> Harmony and Voice Leading IV \u2013 Secondary Function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 8: <\/strong>Modes and Form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-ap-music-theory-exam-format-for-2022\"><strong>What is the AP Music Theory exam format for 2022?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2022 AP Music Theory exam will consist of two sections: multiple-choice and free-response. The multiple-choice section is worth 45 percent of the exam score, and the free-response section is worth 55 percent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free-response section has a sight-singing component.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first section, you will have 1 hour, 20 minutes to answer 75 multiple-choice questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second section, you will have 1 hour, 10 minutes to answer 7 free-response written questions, and 10 minutes to answer 2 free-response sight-singing questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong># Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Allocation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Weight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>I: Multiple Choice<\/strong><\/td><td>75<\/td><td>1 hour, 20 mins<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IIA: Free Response Written<\/strong><\/td><td>7<\/td><td>1 hour, 10 mins<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IIB: Free Response Sight Singing<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>10 minutes<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-college-board-offer-any-free-ap-music-theory-exam-prep-resources\"><strong>Does the College Board offer any free AP Music Theory exam prep resources?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College Board is offering a number of free AP Music Theory exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ap-music-theory-practice-tests\"><strong>AP Music Theory Practice Tests<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Music Theory exams for free.&nbsp;You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/apcentral.collegeboard.org\/pdf\/ap21-frq-music-theory.pdf?course=ap-music-theory\">here<\/a> for free-response written questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/apcentral.collegeboard.org\/pdf\/ap21-frq-music-theory-sight-singing.pdf?course=ap-music-theory\">here<\/a> for sight-singing free-response questions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/apcentral.collegeboard.org\/courses\/ap-music-theory\/exam\/music-theory-audio-prompts-2021?course=ap-music-theory\">here<\/a> for audio prompts from the 2021 AP Music Theory exam. You can also log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apclassroom.collegeboard.org\/27\/question_bank\/create\">AP Classroom Question Bank<\/a> for questions posed in the 2020 exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And check <a href=\"https:\/\/apcentral.collegeboard.org\/courses\/ap-music-theory\/exam\/past-exam-questions?course=ap-music-theory\">here<\/a> for free-response questions, sight-singing free-response questions, and audio prompts from the 1999-2019 AP Music Theory exams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ap-music-theory-courses\"><strong>AP Music Theory Courses<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The College Board&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/advancedplacement\"> AP YouTube channel<\/a> gives students access to <strong>APLive <\/strong>classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the <strong>AP Daily: Live Review<\/strong> sessions for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLoGgviqq4846e6QsN6lj_QzbOo-TDf86A\">2021 AP Music Theory exam<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-my-other-options-for-preparing-for-the-2022-ap-music-theory-exam\"><strong>What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Music Theory exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an AP Music Theory review book already, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/index.php\/book\/results?key=ap%20music%20theory&amp;p=b\">TUN\u2019s Textbook Save Engine<\/a> to compare prices and get the best deals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">If you\u2019re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/category\/student-resources\/ace-life\/online-education\/ap-exam-review\/\">TUN\u2019s AP Exam Review<\/a> for details on other AP exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=&#8221;NTNGDreT&#8221; upload-date=&#8221;2024-01-16T21:51:39.000Z&#8221; name=&#8221;Tips for a Perfect AP Exam Score&#8221; description=&#8221;TUN sits down with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor, to discuss practical tips that could help you earn a perfect AP exam score.&#8221; player-type=&#8221;static&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For details on the 2024 AP Music Theory Exam, check this article. 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