Arts
AP Music Theory
Overview
The building blocks of music: notation, harmony, melody, rhythm and form, plus aural skills and sight-singing.
Official College Board pageWhy take this exam
- College-level rigour. AP courses mirror introductory university courses and are respected by admissions officers.
- Scored 1 to 5. A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing; many universities grant credit for 4β5.
- Recognised worldwide. Thousands of universities across 60+ countries accept AP scores for credit or placement.
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How you'll prepare
Registered candidates get free access to AP Classroom β official College Board instructional videos, progress checks and practice questions β plus our team's support through registration and exam day.
Exam components
- 45%
Multiple Choice
75 questions|45% of Score
- 55%
Free Response
9 questions|55% of Score
Structure follows the official College Board format and may be updated β see the College Board page for the latest details.