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