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BTEC Music Unit 1
BTEC Music Unit 1
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Revision for 'The Music Industry' exam.
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Hours will vary but still entitled to sick pay and holidays.
Self-employed
Full-time
Part-time
Freelance
2
A musical director (MD)...
...records music.
...organises bands.
...performs music.
...writes music.
3
A composer...
...records music.
...performs music.
...organises bands.
...writes music.
4
Who is responsible for branding, advertising and pricing music products?
Manufacturing Companies.
Distribution Companies.
Hire Companies.
Marketing Companies.
5
What is tax?
Transport from A to B.
A list of items or services that require paying.
Another word for guitar music.
A compulsory payment to the country where you live.
6
Which type of record company would provide musicians with funding and have lots of connections?
Major Record Company
Independent Record Company
7
Places where recorded music is played require licenses. Which license is required?
PLASA
MCPS
PPL
MPG
8
Which of the following is a serious threat to the health & safety of an audience at a venue?
Low ticket sales
Poor musicianship
Excessive noise levels
Late night opening
9
Which one of these is the responsibility of the musicians when working in a recording studio?
Have their instruments ready to play, on time
Position the microphones correctly
Hire the correct equipment for the session
Ensure the licensing requirements have been met
10
What is the union for producers called?
BECTU
APRS
MPG
MU
11
Which of these is not a role of an artist manager?
Negotiates how much a musician gets paid.
Records music with the musician.
Organises a musicians schedule.
Makes sure they are happy.
12
Which of the following are considered health and safety risks?
Electronics in working order.
Clear emergency exits.
Adequate parking.
Temperature of the venue.
13
Which of the following is a legal requirement for events security staff?
Door supervision qualification
Company uniform
Experience in the security industy
Good communication skills
14
An engineer will...
...arrange music.
...compose music.
...edit music to make it sound better.
...perform music.
15
What does a roadie do?
Look after equipment.
Carry equipment to and from the venue.
Compose with the musician.
Set-up equipment.
16
Which one of these is an example of an agency?
Musicians' Union
Record company
Artist representation
Equity
17
Collects money (royalties) when music used in a film or TV programme.
PPL
MCPS
PRS
18
Which one of these organisations would best support the needs of a recording studio?
MU
APRS
MPG
Equity
19
An Independent Record Company are usually easy to contact & like the music created by the band.
TRUE
FALSE
20
Which department within a record company is in charge of signing and looking after new talent?
Marketing.
Management.
Publishing.
A&R.
21
Self-publishing means...
...a band will release their own music
...somebody will publish music on behalf of the musician.
22
PR will...
...book gigs for a musician.
...will put a positive spin on to a negative news story.
...generate as much publicity for a musician as possible.
...will style a musician.
23
Identify the job role responsible for the artistic overview of a studio recording session.
Music Producer.
Sound Technician.
Session Musician.
Mastering Engineer.
24
A publishing company...
...will have a say in what music is recorded.
...will style a musician.
...will book gigs for a musician.
...will advertise a musician.
25
You are your own boss.
Full-time
Part-time
Self-employed
Freelance
26
What is an advantage of hiring a field for a festival?
Easy to sell-out.
Can hold large audiences.
Noise can disrupt local residents.
Weather.
27
Who organises tours for a musician?
Producer.
Distributor.
Composer.
Booking Agent.
28
A venue manager will...
...ensure health & safety is in place.
...open and close the venue.
...record bands.
...stock the bar.
29
What is the union for musicians called?
MU
BECTU
APRS
MPG
30
Will work 40+ hours a week and be entitled to sick pay and holidays.
Freelance
Full-time
Part-time
Self-employed
31
A producer will...
...arrange music.
...compose music.
...perform music.
...record music.
32
Which job role is responsible for matching acts to venues?
Distributor
Music journalist
Musical Director
Promoter
33
Local promoters can use these venues and it's easy to sell out.
Small Venue
Arena
Pub / Club
Festival / Field
34
Who is paid to perform?
A Session Musician.
An Engineer.
A Composer.
A Producer.
35
Hire companies...
...provide a service to a musician for a price.
...write music.
...move music from A to B.
...promote musicians.
36
Which of the following should you expect to receive as a casual worker?
Redundancy pay
Agreed rate of pay
Permanent contract
Annual bonus
37
Collects money (royalties) when music is performed in public.
PPL
MCPS
PRS
38
Which one of these is the responsibility of the venue management when staging a concert?
Artist safety
Soundchecking
A&R
Rehearsal facilities
39
I organise and then advertise concerts for musicians. Who am I?
PRS
Producer
Manager
Promoter
40
PR stands for?
Performance Related
Performers Risk
Public Relations
Press Release
41
What is the union for actors and dancers called?
MPG
BECTU
APRS
Equity
42
Which of these is the responsibility of a promoter working in a large venue?
Running dress rehearsals.
Setting up lighting.
Securing finance for an event.
Organising sample clearance.
43
Which job role is responsible for encoding a podcast from an audio file?
Record producer
Recording engineer
Software programmer
Musical director
44
A union will...
...provide information on insurance and pensions.
...handle disputes.
...monitor employment conditions.
...give advice on tax.
45
A musician...
...records music.
...performs music.
...writes music.
...organises bands.
46
Not committed to one employer.
Part-time
Full-time
Freelance
Self-employed
47
Marketing is in charge of...
...advertising.
...performing.
...recording.
...composing.
48
Who is responsible for the day-to-day appearance of a performer?
Stylist.
Creative manager.
Musical director.
Producer.
49
Who generally negotiates the fee for a band performance?
Lead Vocalist
Manager
Roadie
Technician
50
What is a disadvantage of hiring a large venue?
The weather could be bad.
Local promoters cannot use the venue.
Cannot make as much money from tickets.
Easy to sell out.
51
What would a performer usually have to do before being booked to perform?
Meet the producer
Audition
Lead a rehearsal
Play the show in a touring production
52
Who duplicates physical CDs in a factory?
A Manufacturer.
A Musician.
An Engineer.
A Distributor.
53
Distribution means...
Advertising a product.
Retail.
Selling a product.
Moving a product from A to B.
54
Which one of these is NOT commonly used as a way of funding activities in the music industry?
Sponsorship
Bank loan
Merchandise sales
Ticket sales
55
Identify the working pattern that best suits a band that plays at weddings?
Full-time
Long-term freelance
Part-time
Short-term freelance
56
To which organisation would a live performance venue typically pay annual fees?
Equity
PRS
MU
BECTU
57
PRS, MCPS and PPL collect royalties (money) through...
...online banking.
...people buying licenses.
...email.
...cheque.
58
What does MCPS stand for?
Musical Copyright Protection Society
Manual Copyright Protection Society
ManufacturingCopyright Protection Society
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society
59
Who sets-up equipment and organises sound checks?
A Manager
A Sound Technician
A Producer
A Musician
60
Collects money (royalties) when music is broadcast in public.
PPL
PRS
MCPS
