4.5.6.8 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) Flashcards
1
Q
What is sound synthesis?
A
Producing sound by the computer digitally, such as a keyboard synthesiser, computer generated voice, phone ringtone
2
Q
What are the advantages of using MIDI?
A
You can play the same file on different instruments, different keys and pitches. It produces small files that are easy to edit without losing data.
3
Q
What would be stored about a musical note in MIDI?
A
The length of the note
The instrument
The volume
The channel
4
Q
What is the purpose of MIDI
A
Rather than representing musical sound directly, it transmits information about how music is produced.
5
Q
What is an event message in MIDI?
A
event messages specify notation, pitch, velocity, etc.
