classical entrance exam contents

Ear training test (traditionally written; 2022: oral)

question	traditional procedure	changes in 2022
determining a final tone	determine the final tone of a given melody in terms of 1 - 7	no changes
melodic dictation	write down a melody which is played on the piano	listen to a melody and sing it in front of the committee, name the notes and/or sing the note names (any system is acceptable)
rhythmic dictation	write down a spoken rhythm	listen to a rhythm and speak it in front of the committee, answer some questions about the rhythm
two-part dictation	write down two parts which are played simultaneously on the piano	sing both parts in front of the committee, name the notes and/or sing the note names (any system is acceptable)
recognizing a wrong note	find the wrong note in melody which is played on the piano and correct the mistake	no changes
recognizing triads	determine the final chord of a chord progression which is played on the piano (notate the type and position)	no changes

Solfege test (traditionally: oral; 2022: oral)

question	traditional procedure	changes in 2022
sight-singing	sing a melody without piano accompaniment	no changes
perform a rhythm	perform a rhythm	no changes, but we ask you to speak the rhythm
song	sing a melody with piano accompaniment	this part is cancelled

General music theory test (traditionally: written; 2022: written)

The general music theory test will be separate from the oral ear training and solfège exam. You will do it individually, online. You will receive a link to the test after you have done the oral theory entrance exam. The kind of questions are similar to the traditional general music theory test, although the format of the test may differ slightly.