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    Ap Music Theory Exam 2020 Sample Questions

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    This document provides sample questions from the 2020 AP Music Theory Exam. The first sample question involves part-writing from a figured bass, requiring students to realize the bass line in four voices and identify the Roman numerals of the harmonic function. The second sample question involves part-writing from Roman numerals, again requiring a four-voice realization and use of specific note values. The final sample question involves sight-singing two melodies, with instructions on allowable transposition, pausing, and recording procedures.

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    This document provides sample questions from the 2020 AP Music Theory Exam. The first sample question involves part-writing from a figured bass, requiring students to realize the bass line in four voices and identify the Roman numerals of the harmonic function. The second sample question involves part-writing from Roman numerals, again requiring a four-voice realization and use of specific note values. The final sample question involves sight-singing two melodies, with instructions on allowable transposition, pausing, and recording procedures.

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    This document provides sample questions from the 2020 AP Music Theory Exam. The first sample question involves part-writing from a figured bass, requiring students to realize the bass line in four voices and identify the Roman numerals of the harmonic function. The second sample question involves part-writing from Roman numerals, again requiring a four-voice realization and use of specific note values. The final sample question involves sight-singing two melodies, with instructions on allowable transposition, pausing, and recording procedures.

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    Ap Music Theory Exam 2020 Sample Questions

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    This document provides sample questions from the 2020 AP Music Theory Exam. The first sample question involves part-writing from a figured bass, requiring students to realize the bass line in four voices and identify the Roman numerals of the harmonic function. The second sample question involves part-writing from Roman numerals, again requiring a four-voice realization and use of specific note values. The final sample question involves sight-singing two melodies, with instructions on allowable transposition, pausing, and recording procedures.

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    2020 Exam

    Sample
    Questions
    AP MUSIC THEORY
    2020 Sample Question 1 
    Allotted time: 25 minutes (+ 5 minutes to submit) 
    (a) Part-writing from figured bass

    Instructions: Before you begin, accurately copy the following information from the
    question prompt below onto your prepared answer sheet:
    •• the key signature
    •• the opening chord
    •• the bass line
    •• all figures below the notes in the bass line

    Before starting the assignment, double check that you have completely and
    accurately copied the question prompt. Copying errors may adversely affect
    your score.

    Assignment: Realize the figured bass below in four voices, following traditional
    eighteenth-century voice-leading procedures. Continue logically from the spacing
    of the first chord. Do not add embellishments. On the blank below each chord,
    write the Roman numeral that appropriately indicates harmonic function.

    AP Music theory 2020 Exam | Sample Questions 2


    (b) Part-writing from Roman numerals

    Instructions: Before you begin, accurately copy the following information from the
    question prompt below onto your prepared answer sheet:
    •• the key signature
    •• the opening chord
    •• all Roman and Arabic numerals shown below the staff
    Before starting the assignment, double check that you have completely and accurately
    copied the question prompt. Copying errors may adversely affect your score.

    Assignment: Realize the following progression in four voices, following eighteenth-


    century voice-leading procedures. Continue logically from the spacing of the first
    chord. Do not add embellishments. Use only quarter and half notes.

    AP Music theory 2020 Exam | Sample Questions 3


    2020 Sample Question 2
    Allotted time: 15 minutes (+ 5 minutes to submit) 

    Sight-singing

    Assignment: For each melody given, sing the pitches and rhythms accurately while
    keeping a steady tempo.

    Procedure: You have 15 minutes to practice, record, and check that both melodies
    are recorded in a single file. For each melody, choose a starting pitch in a key that
    is comfortable.

    Your performance:
    •• You may sing note names (C-D-E), syllable names (do-re-mi), scale-degree
    numbers (1-2-3), or a neutral syllable (for example, ta-ta-ta).
    •• You may transpose the melody to a key that is comfortable.
    •• You may play a starting pitch before performing each melody. You may NOT
    use any device (for example, a metronome or a musical instrument) to assist you
    during your performance.
    •• You may pause your recording after stating your AP ID number, and between
    performing the first and second melody (see recording instructions below). You
    may NOT pause your recording during your performance. You may NOT use
    any software to alter or edit your performance.
    •• You will be evaluated on rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy (relative to your
    chosen tonic), and continuity (maintaining a steady tempo). You may start over
    if you need to, but there will be a deduction from your score. You will not be
    evaluated on the quality of your singing voice.

    Recording instructions: You must record both melodies in the same audio file. Only one
    audio file upload will be accepted. When you are ready to record your first melody:
    •• Start your recording device and state your AP ID number. Then, press pause.
    •• Once you are ready to begin, press record to resume recording in the same audio
    file. Perform the first melody and then press pause.
    •• Once you are ready to record the second melody, press record to resume
    recording in the same audio file. Once you finish performing the second melody,
    press stop.
    •• Save your audio file in an approved format (.m4a, .mp3, .wav, or .ogg) and
    upload your file.

    AP Music theory 2020 Exam | Sample Questions 4


    (a) Melody 1

    (b) Melody 2

    AP Music theory 2020 Exam | Sample Questions 5

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