Music and Media Technology

Question 1

This includes writers, producers, composers, singers, instrumentalists and sound engineers in the music recording industry as well as the business industry related to its manufacture and distribution

Answer 1

Music Industry

Question 2

When was the time that people appreciated live performances the most?

Answer 2

During the domination of sheet music in late 19th century and 20th

Question 3

_______, which records and reproduces sound recordings, was invented by ________ in year _____

Answer 3

<b>Phonograph</b> by <b>Thomas Edison</b> on <b>1887</b>

Question 4

Evolution of music-playing and recording devices

Answer 4

Phonograph –> vinyls –> cassette tapes –> CDs –> mp3s

Question 5

What was the effect of the improved accessibility of music?

Answer 5

Piracy became rampant

Question 6

To counter loss of profit, what did recording companies offer to the public?

Answer 6

Advanced releases, deluxe editions and free legal downloads

Question 7

Enumerate places where live performances are held

Answer 7

Concert halls, opera houses and clubs

Question 8

True or False. Radio stations is not a good venue for bands to perform.

Answer 8

False. Bands perform live in radio stations for them to be known nationwide.

Question 9

Give 2 examples of classical compositions that are arranged in modern versions to be appreciated by ordinary people.

Answer 9

• “The Triumphal March” by Verdi from Aida

- “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven

Question 10

This composition is often used during graduation marches.

Answer 10

“The Triumphal March” by Verdi from Aida

Question 11

What movie was “Ode to Joy” used in and what is the title of its modern arrangement?

Answer 11

Sister Act 2. “Joyful, Joyful”

Question 12

This played a big role in music distribution.

Answer 12

Technology

Question 13

This helped sound engineers record, mix and edit songs to be able to produce a quality record.

Answer 13

Software and other equipment

Question 14

Enumerate 5 facilities and equipment using in recording

Answer 14

• Studio/Live room
• Control room
• Microphones
• Mixing control
• Digital audio workstation

Question 15

This is where singers/musicians perform

Answer 15

Studio/Live room

Question 16

This is where sound engineers operate the audio mixing

Answer 16

Control room

Question 17

This are acoustic-to-electric sensors w/c capture desired sounds from instruments on vocals

Answer 17

Microphones

Question 18

Electronic device that mixes different sounds, analogs, and digital signals

Answer 18

Mixing Control

Question 19

An electronic system used for recording, editing and playback audio, and uses software that has the audio interface hardware

Answer 19

Digital Audio Workstation