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2012: Music Theory Exam Student Samples

Audio Files

Here are some sample student responses to the questions in the speaking section of the 2012 AP Music Theory Exam. Please see the text following the files for more information about using these audio files. Commentary that goes along with these audio files can be found in PDF format on the Music Theory Exam page.

2012 AP Music Theory: General Directions


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2012 AP Music Theory: Sight-Singing Sample 1A


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2012 AP Music Theory: Sight-Singing Sample 1B


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2012 AP Music Theory: Sight-Singing Sample 1C


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2012 AP Music Theory: Sight-Singing Sample 2A


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2012 AP Music Theory: Sight-Singing Sample 2B


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2012 AP Music Theory: Sight-Singing Sample 2C


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2012 AP Music Theory, Sight-Singing Directions


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2012 AP Music Theory, Sight-Singing Question 1


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2012 AP Music Theory, Sight-Singing Question 2


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