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The Music: Content Knowledge (5113) exam assesses the knowledge and skills required to teach music at the secondary school level. It covers a wide range of topics, including music theory, history, and pedagogy, and is designed to evaluate your understanding of the fundamental aspects of music education.
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Praxis® Music: Content Knowledge (5113) Practice Test
The Praxis® Music: Content Knowledge (5113) exam evaluates whether aspiring music educators possess the musical understanding and pedagogical skills needed to teach music at the secondary level. Your performance on this exam plays a key role in earning your teaching certification in many states.
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Praxis Music Exam Format and Structure
The Praxis Music exam features 120 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within 2 hours.
The test is divided into two main parts: Listening and Non-Listening.
In the Listening section, you’ll hear various musical excerpts and respond to questions based on what you hear.
The Non-Listening section includes traditional questions that do not require any audio, focusing instead on written music knowledge and concepts.
Basic Test Information
- Test Code: 5113
- Number of Questions: 120 selected-response questions
- Time Limit: 2 hours
- Test Format: Computer-delivered
- Question Types: Multiple-choice questions
Scoring Information
The Praxis Music exam uses a scaled scoring system. Most states require a minimum passing score of around 162, though exact requirements vary by state.
- Unofficial scores are generally available immediately after the test.
- Official score reports are typically released within 2–3 weeks.
The exam fee is $130, and you can register online through ETS by selecting your preferred test format (remote or testing center), location, and date.
Praxis Music Exam Outline
The exam is divided into four major content categories:
I. Music History and Literature (18 questions)
Section 1: 9 | Section 2: 9
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- History of major musical style developments
- Significant characteristics of important musical styles and historical periods
- Various world music styles
- Functions of different styles of music in the culture of origin
- Various print and electronic sources of music history information and literature
II. Theory and Composition (19 questions)
Section 1: 9 | Section 2: 10
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Understanding and analyzing music in aural and written form
- Demonstrating aural skills through melody, harmony, and rhythm recognition
- Timbre of instruments and voices
- Musical dynamics
- Basic music theory concepts that apply to composing, arranging, and orchestrating
III. Performance (27 questions)
Section 1: 12 | Section 2: 15
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Identifying errors in rhythm, pitch, balance, blend, dynamics, intonation, and articulations
- Basic conducting techniques
- Interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance
- Basic accompaniment techniques
- Strategies for preparing music for rehearsal and performance
- Instrumental and vocal warm-ups
- Techniques for instrumental and vocal tuning and intonation
- Concert etiquette for audiences and performers
- Techniques for communicating with an audience in a performance setting
- Relationship between performance and acoustics
IV. Pedagogy, Professional Issues, and Technology (56 questions)
Section 1: N/A | Section 2: 56
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Pedagogy
- Professional Issues
- Technology
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FAQs About Music: Content Knowledge-5113
The Praxis Music: Content Knowledge (5113) exam measures whether candidates have the musical understanding, teaching knowledge, and performance concepts required to teach music at the secondary school level
The exam contains 100 selected-response questions.
You will have 2 hours to complete the test
Passing scores vary by state, but many require a scaled score of 162. Check with your state’s licensing board for exact criteria.
The test includes four major areas:
- Music Concepts and Materials
- Performance
- Instruction and Technology
- Music History and Culture
Register through your ETS account, choose either remote or in-person testing, select a date, and pay the exam fee.
Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted into a scaled score. No points are deducted for incorrect answers.
You will see your unofficial score immediately, with official results available in about 2–3 weeks.
Yes. ETS offers both remote proctoring and testing center options.
Our practice tests, study guides, flashcards, and online courses provide everything you need to learn the material and develop strong test-taking skills.
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