Interactive Demo

Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator

Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Music Theory course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Aural Multiple-Choice, Nonaural Multiple-Choice, Melodic and Harmonic Dictation, Part Writing and Figured Bass. Play with it directly in your browser — it features direct drag interaction. This demo lives in the “Exam Format and Scoring” section of the course.

Preview of the Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator interactive demo
Preview of Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator — play the live version below.
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How to use this demo

  1. Click and drag directly on the canvas to manipulate the scene.
  2. Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.

What you'll explore

Frequently asked questions

What does the Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator demo do?

0 / 8 Segment Points Note: In AP scoring, every pitch in a segment must be 100% correct to earn the point. Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator lets you explore this hands-on instead of only reading about it.

What AP Music Theory concept does Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator teach?

The AP Music Theory Exam assesses both written and aural proficiency through multiple-choice questions, free-response tasks, and a sight-singing performance. It focuses on Aural Multiple-Choice, Nonaural Multiple-Choice, Melodic and Harmonic Dictation, Part Writing and Figured Bass, Sight-Singing Performance, 18th-Century Voice Leading from the “Exam Format and Scoring” section.

What can I control in Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator?

You can drag elements directly on the canvas. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

How does Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator fit into the AP Music Theory course?

AP Music Theory is an introductory college-level course that develops students' understanding of music through the analysis of performed and notated works. The curriculum integrates written theory with aural skills, cov… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Exam Format and Scoring” section. Open the full AP Music Theory course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-music-theory-64526a5a-2b9d-4c74-956a-c2957679aa84 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

What will I understand better after using Melodic Dictation Scoring Simulator?

You'll build intuition for Aural Multiple-Choice, Nonaural Multiple-Choice, Melodic and Harmonic Dictation, Part Writing and Figured Bass, Sight-Singing Performance, 18th-Century Voice Leading — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Music Theory alone.

From the AP Music Theory course

This interactive demo is part of the Exam Format and Scoring section. Explore the full AP Music Theory course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.

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