Music Quiz #1

Question 1

If I want to increase the magnification level of my audio tracks, what tool should I use? in audacity

Answer 1

Zoom In Tool

Question 2

Which of the options in the Menu Bar tells me what can I do with recording and playback?

Answer 2

The “Transport” Option

Question 3

It’s the default meter style for Audacity

Answer 3

“Gradient Meter”

Question 4

This tool allows smooth volume change to be made over the length of a track by means of embedded volume “control points”.

Answer 4

“Envelope Tool”

Question 5

This will enable you to manually redraw the waveform.

Answer 5

“Draw Tool”

Question 6

What button should you click if you want to move the cursor to the end of the project?

Answer 6

“Skip to End” Button

Question 7

While this button is turned on, pressing play will cause the loop region to play in loop mode.

Answer 7

“Loop Play” Button

Question 8

The only host interface for Mac users of Audacity.

Answer 8

“Audacity” the Application itself.

Question 9

These bars remain visible after playback, recording or monitoring is stopped, and are reset when a new playback, recording or monitoring session is started.

Answer 9

“Level Meters”

Question 10

What should I select in the Menu Bar if I want to add, align and label audio tracks?

Answer 10

“Tracks” in the Menu Bar

Question 11

A chunk of audio waiting for the computer to process it.

Answer 11

“a buffer”

Question 12

What does CP mean in CP Level?

Answer 12

“Clipping Prevention”

Question 13

What does RP mean in RP Level?

Answer 13

“Recording Volume (Peak) Level”

Question 14

What does MP mean in MP Level?

Answer 14

“Monitor Volume (Peak) Level”

Question 15

What does RMS mean?

Answer 15

“Root Mean Square”

Question 16

How to transpose selected regions?

Answer 16

Open your GarageBand project and select the audio region you want to transpose.
Click on the “Edit” tab in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
Select “Transpose” from the drop-down menu.
Choose the desired interval for transposition. You can select a value from -12 to +12 semitones.
Click “OK” to apply the transposition to the selected region.
You can preview the changes by pressing the play button.

Question 17

What does semitone mean?

Answer 17

In GarageBand, a semitone refers to the smallest interval between two adjacent notes also known as half-steps.
It is the primary workspace of GarageBand.
The main window, “Timeline”.

Question 18

How to record sound to an audio track?

Answer 18

Launch GarageBand and create a new project by clicking “File” > “New.”
Select “Audio” and choose a template or create a custom project.
Click the red “Record” button to arm the track for recording.
Adjust the input levels using the faders in the Smart Controls window or by using an external audio interface.
Press the “Record” button again to start recording.
Play or sing into the microphone or instrument connected to your audio interface.
When you’re done recording, click the “Stop” button to end the recording.

Question 19

What does BPM mean?

Answer 19

“Beats per Minute”

Question 20

What does count-in mean?

Answer 20

“Count-in” is a feature in GarageBand that allows you to hear a metronome click or a percussion sound for a specified number of beats before the recording starts.

Question 21

What is a decibel?

Answer 21

In GarageBand, a decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement used to indicate the relative loudness or volume of a sound.

Question 22

What is a master track?

Answer 22

In GarageBand, the “Master Track” is the final stereo mix of your project that combines all the individual tracks and effects into a single audio file.

Question 23

What is track header?

Answer 23

The Track Header displays important information about the track and allows you to perform various functions such as enabling/disabling the track, adjusting the volume, and applying effects.