stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
BTEC Music - Unit 1 Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
BTEC Music - Unit 1
BTEC Music - Unit 1
45 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
11,466 plays
Revision questions
Flashcards
45 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
45
Answers
1
Identify the job role that: tunes guitars before a performance
Sound technician
Guitarist
Instrument technician
Sound engineer
2
Which is not a responsibility of the sound technician after a gig?
Return of hired equipment
Secure storage of equipment
Paying musicians
De-rigging
3
Which one of the following is part of the role of a session musician?
Supervises stage crew
Composes to a brief
Writes music packages
Performs given music
4
Identify the responsibility of front of house staff if a fire breaks out during a performance.
Transport equipment off of the stage
Raise the alarm
Liase with band members
Evacuate building
5
Identify the job role which: organises security, books events, keeps licensing up to date.
Technician
Roadie
Venue Manager
Marketer
6
Identify the organisation that produces and licenses the production of printed music
Servicing company
Marketing company
Publishing company
Promotion company
7
Identify the job role responsible for the appearance of a performer
Agent
Stylist
Producer
Manager
8
What is the responsibility of a sound technician?
To create a professional quality recording
To ensure all instruments are tuned
To ensure mic and lines work correctly
To gain exposure for the band
9
How might a union support a guitar teacher?
Book a venue
Change the strings
Offer advice
Arrange a gig
10
Who organises event security?
Front of house
Venue Manger
Musical director
Artist manager
11
Identify the job role responsible for the artistic overview of a studio recording session.
Music Producer
Session musician
Mastering engineer
Sound Technician
12
Which one of the following do broadcasters use to help sell advertising space?
Monitor mixing
Coding apps
Demographic targeting
Insurance and safety
13
Why might a musician invest in equipment for a home studio?
To have fun
To save money on studio fees
To save money on clothes
To save time moving equipment
14
Which one of these is the responsibility of a promoter working in a large venue?
Organising sample clearance
Setting up lighting
Securing finance for events
Running dress rehearsals
15
Which job role is responsible for encoding a podcast from an audio file?
Musical director
Record producer
Software programmer
Recording engineer
16
why might you choose to volunteer at a record label when starting out in the music industry.
To learn about the industry
For fun
To network
To gain experience
17
Give one promotional way in which an A&R representative might be encouraged to attend an event.
Social media
Demo CD
TV/Radio
Free tickets
18
Which one of these is not commonly used as a way of funding activities in the music industry?
Merchandise sales
Bank loan
Ticket sales
Sponsorship
19
Identify the working pattern that best suits a band that plays at weddings?
Full-time contract
Part-time contract
Long-term freelance contract
Short-term freelance contract
20
Which one of the following is the responsibility of a studio manager?
Promoting artists
Arranging tours
Booking sessions
Scouting for talent
21
Who is responsible for ensuring that musical scores are ready
Roadie
Music director
Music engineer
Session musician
22
Explain one reason an artist should join PPL.
To receive royalties
Support with contracts
Legal advice
Crowd management
23
Which organisation would a drummer most commonly join?
BECTU
Equity
PRS for Music
MU
24
Which type of organisation is responsible for moving CDs from the manufacturer to the shops?
Broadcasting company
Distribution company
Record company
Agency
25
Which one of the following is a trade body?
EMI
NI
BBC
MPG
26
Who generally negotiates the fee for a band performance?
Technician
Lead vocalist
Roadie
Manager
27
Which one of the following is a performer advised to do before signing a recording contract?
Arrange a tour
Book a recording session
Ask manager for guidance
Take out public liability insurance
28
Which one of the following commonly provides services to a composer?
Lighting hire company
Instrument technician
Roadie
PRS for Music
29
Which one of the following organisations would best support the needs of a recording studio?
MPG
APRS
MU
Equity
30
Who is responsible for taking recording sessions?
Studio Manager
Engineer
The band themselves
Sound technician
31
What would a performer have to do before being booked to play in the band of a West End Show
Lead a rehearsal
Meet the producer
Play the show in a touring production
Audition
32
Which job role involves: sound checking, adjusting sound levels, ensuring microphones work.
Studio engineer
Roadie
Producer
Session musician
33
Which one of the following job roles involves securing funding for events?
Venue Manager
Promoter
Agent
Broadcaster
34
Which of these companies is responsible for branding, advertising and pricing musical products?
Manufacturing Company
Marketing Company
Distributing Company
Hire Company
35
Name the organisation that licenses the use of recorded music played in public.
PPL
PCSA
PPI
PRS
36
Why is it important for a venue to have a ticket booking system in place.
To ensure tickets are not oversold
To advise potential audience members on availability
To ensure that health & safety regulations are acceptable
To keep a record of ticket sales income
37
What must a freelance or self-employed musician ensure they pay to the government?
Licence fee
Income tax
National insurance
PRS
38
Which of the following is the most likely employment pattern for a manager of a large theatre?
Freelance
Volunteer
Short term contract
Permanent
39
What is a composer advised to obtain before undertaking freelance work in the music industry?
A stylist
A licence
Public Liability Insurance
A contract
40
Give one way a musician might select a quality supplier of live sound equipment.
Reviews
Internet search
Trying out equipment
Choosing a bright colour
41
Which is the most suitable type of contract for a full-time record shop employee?
Casual
Freelance
Permanant
Volunteer
42
Identify the organisation that arranges the delivery of CDs to a shop to be sold.
Distributor
Marketing agent
Promoter
Roadie
43
Give two responsibilities of a music producer
Project management
Writing arrangements
Liason between creatives
Artistic overview
44
Why might a business choose to fund an event?
To receive royalties
To help a struggling musician
To develop their knowledge of the music industry
To advertise the business
45
Which one of the following is the best example of a large multi-use space?
Club
Studio
Pub
Arena