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