Basic Music Aptitude Test is a selection process conducted by some colleges, universities, and music institutes for admission to music courses.

This test is mainly conducted to check whether a student has the ability to learn music.

The test may include:

• Listening to a tune and answering simple questions
• Telling whether a musical note is high or low
• Clapping the same rhythm played by the examiner
• Finding the difference between two musical sounds
• Answering a few simple questions about music

In simple words, this test is conducted to find out whether a student has the basic skills needed to learn music.

Example:

A student applies for a Bachelor of Music.

During the test, the student listens to a few musical sounds and answers a few questions.

The judges check how well the student completes the activities and decide whether to offer admission.