Dewey Decimal781.076
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction Overview of the AP Music Theory Exam How to Use This Book 1 Music Fundamentals 2 Rhythm, Meter, and Metric Organization 3 Scales, Keys, and Modes AURAL UNIT 1 Multiple-Choice Questions for Chapters 1-3 4 Aural Skills Part I: Fundamentals and Singing 5 Harmonic Organization I: Intervals, Triads, and Seventh Chords 6 Harmonic Organization II: Chords in Diatonic Context 7 Harmonic Organization III: Function and Cadences AURAL UNIT 2 Multiple-Choice Questions for Chapters 5-7 8 Harmonic Composition Part I: Fundamentals 9 Harmonic Progression and Harmonizing a Melody 10 Melodic Composition 11 Aural Skills Part II: Melodic Dictation 12 Key Relationships 13 Secondary Function Harmony AURAL UNIT 3 Multiple-Choice Questions for Chapters 10, 12, 13 14 Harmonic Composition Part II: The Process 15 Aural Skills Part III: Harmonic Dictation 16 Visual Score Analysis Part I 17 Score Analysis Part II: Strategies for Multiple-Choice Part B 18 Strategies for Multiple-Choice Part A 19 Strategies for Melodic Dictation: FR 1 and FR 2 20 Strategies for Harmonic Dictation: FR 3 and FR 4 21 Strategies for Harmonizing a Melody: FR 7 22 Strategies for Sight-Singing PRACTICE TESTS Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 539 Appendix A: Additional Information Appendix B: Music for Further Study Appendix C: Part-Writing and Melodic Harmonization Examples Index
SynopsisThis brand-new addition to Barron's series of Advanced Placement test prep manuals presents a comprehensive review of music theory, followed by two full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explained. These practice tests include both aural and non-aural sections. The four audio CDs enclosed with the manual provide aural skill development prompts for both practice tests' aural sections, as well as material that complements exercises and examples in the subject review chapters. Topics covered in the review chapters include music fundamentals, harmonic organization, harmonic progression, melodic composition and dictation, relationship of key centers, harmonic dictation and composition, visual score analysis, contextual listening, strategies for harmonizing and sight-singing, and much more. Multiple-choice questions with strategies for test-taking success appear at the end of many chapters., (back cover) Two full-length AP practice exams include both aural and non-aural sections All questions answered and explained Review topics include music fundamentals, harmonic organization, harmonic progression, melodic composition and dictation, relationship of key centers, harmonic dictation and composition, visual score analysis, contextual listening, strategies for harmonizing and sight-singing, and more Four enclosed audio CDs provide aural skill development prompts for both practice tests' aural sections plus material to complement exercises and examples in the subject review chapters
LC Classification NumberMT9.S25 2010