Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a significant issue for many performers. As performing music is a central component of music education, MPA can negatively impact both performance quality and psychological well-being. In MPA research, questionnaire-based surveys have been widely used to investigate performers’ perceived symptoms and their understanding of their psychological and physical conditions. According to previous literature, MPA symptoms are typically categorized into three domains: psychological, physiological, and behavioral. However, each study tends to use its own assessment battery to measure MPA levels. Additionally, MPA assessments are often used in conjunction with other evaluations such as performance quality and personality traits. This presentation aims to review previous research studies that employed questionnaire surveys and highlight the key features of MPA research.Fifteen articles were selected for review based on the accessibility of their full texts and included assessment scales (e.g., Kenny et al., 2004; Yoshie & Shigemasu, 2006). The number of items in each scale ranged from five to 60. Performance anxiety is generally categorized into two types: state anxiety and trait anxiety. State anxiety refers to a temporary emotional and physical response to a specific situation, whereas trait anxiety is a stable personality characteristic that reflects an individual’s general tendency toward anxiety. While state anxiety during music performance is commonly measured using specific inventories (e.g., Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 for Musicians: CSAI-2M), some studies have included items assessing trait anxiety (e.g., Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory: K-MPAI). In terms of response format, questionnaires can generally be classified into three types: (1) those in which respondents indicate how much a statement applies to them (intensity), (2) those in which they report how frequently they experience a symptom (frequency), and (3) mixed formats that combine both.Developing appropriate assessment batteries or inventories for MPA can enhance our understanding of MPA symptoms and how performers perceive their experiences of MPA in relation to public performance. In particular, reducing the number of questionnaire items while maintaining reliability and validity can help ease the burden on research participants. Selecting the most relevant inventories also allows researchers to identify and address performers’ challenges more accurately, thereby contributing to the academic advancement of this interdisciplinary field.