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