Music Flashcards
What is a transnational corporation (TNC)
A transnational corporation is an enterprise that owns or controls the production of goods and services in more than one country
Introduce Sony
Sony is a TNC that specialises in media and operates in over 20 countries. Sony own song BMP music industries which is the second biggest music record label in the world
Define diffusion
Diffusion is the process where music is spread and distributed around the world from its point of origin.
Example of diffusion
Hip hop has diffused from the west coat of America to all over the globe
What is adaption
As different genres diffused, began to adapt into forms of new genres and sub genres
Example of adaption
Hip hop revolved into jazz and the blues
What is adoption
Music adoption is the process whereby countries adopt different genres of music and give it its own unique style
Example of adoption
Australia adopted hip hop and gave it its own unique style and technique e.g hill top hoods
Where did popular music originate
In United States and United Kingdom
1950’s and 1960’s
Development of distinct genres/styles
Created due to human and physical characteristics
E.g blues music-southern states USA, reggae-Jamaica, punk- USA uk
How is music embraced
By fans supporting artist by downloading/ purchasing songs and concert tickets
Three ways music is resisted
- Cultural/religious i.e indigenous culture
- Political reasons i.e totalitarian government
- Social reasons
How does social media influence music #1
EXPLANATION:
- influences how music is shared, advertised and promoted. Local and international musicians are able to share new music or advertise concerts to inrease global audience
EXAMPLE:
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter used by artists to promote, share and advertise their music- add artist facebook page
How does social media influence music #2
EXPLANATION:
- reduces the distance between artists and listener (instant) and enables people to connect with the music communities on both a local and global scale
EXAMPLE:
- An Australian fan could be part of a blog community about US rapper Kendrick Lamar and also closely follow local rapper Dazastah
How does streaming services influence music #1
EXPLANATION:
- streaming has become to dominant method of listening to music and has changed the way tha music is distributed as people no longer have to buy and download music
EXAMPLE:
- 3/4 of surveyed students listen to music through streaming services and Spotify currently has 183 million users
