The information on this site applies to 2020 AP Exams only. See updates on 2021 AP Exams.
This year’s AP Music Theory Exam involves special directions for submitting your responses. Be sure to review the Step by Step pages below and prepare your answer sheet and recording software or app about one week before the exam, so there’s time to practice and fix any problems before exam day.
You’ll print or hand copy your answer sheet before exam day. On exam day, you’ll write your response by hand and submit a photo of your completed answer sheet.
On exam day, you’ll record and submit an audio file using an app or software of your choice. Your answer to Question 2 must be one of the following file types: m4a, .mp3, .wav, .ogg.
Review the AP Music Theory Exam page before your exam day so you know what to expect on exam day and how to best prepare.