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Music Theory Quiz

A quick music theory test drawn from 296 original questions. Pick the topics, choose written and/or listening questions, and see the answer and explanation after each one. Preparing for AP? Take the full timed AP Music Theory practice test.

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What does this music theory test cover?

Pitch and rhythm, key signatures and scales, intervals, triads and seventh chords, Roman numerals and cadences, voice leading, non-chord tones, secondary dominants and modulation, and modes โ€” the eight units of the AP Music Theory course.

Do I need to read music?

Notated questions use a staff image with a text description. Aural questions play audio in your browser, so use headphones.

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