'Mechanical Rights' are only paid to the song writer, when a song is ....

physically created (Vinyl/CD/Streamed)

What is the main responsibility of an 'A & R' professional?

To seek out and 'sign' new artists and songs

An exclusive music contract between an Artist and record label means that....

the artist can only produce work for the record label

In a non exclusive music contract...

An artist keeps 50% of the performance royalties

Music Synchronisation is when...

the musical rights are agreed for use with a visual image

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1
'Mechanical Rights' are only paid to the song writer, when a song is ....
played on the radio
played on a mechanical device (Turntable etc)
made on mechanical instruments
physically created (Vinyl/CD/Streamed)
2
The Music industry can be split into 4 main areas: Live, Recording, Music publishing and....
Sales & Distribution
Synchronisation
Artist management
Tour manaement
3
What is the main responsibility of an 'A & R' professional?
To look after Accounts and keep Records of payments
To produce bands
To seek out and 'sign' new artists and songs
To look after artists and their wellbeing
4
Which job role would you NOT find within a Record label company?
Marketing manager
Sales manager
Roadie
Record producer
5
What does the acronym 'PRS' stand for?
Public Recording Society
Public Rights Society
Performing Recording Society
Performing Rights Society
6
In a music contract, what does the term "Remuneration" mean?
Rights
Payment
Royalties
Royalties generated are split evenly between all artists
7
An exclusive music contract between an Artist and record label means that....
the artist can produce work for multiple record labels
the artist can only produce work for the record label
8
In a non exclusive music contract...
An artist keeps 50% of the performance royalties
An artist keeps 100% of the performance royalties
9
Music Synchronisation is when...
The audio and visuals are perfectly 'synced'
the musical rights are agreed for use with a visual image
A DJ uses the 'Sync' button to beat match
music is used for a synchronised swimming performance
10
What does the term 'A & R' stand for?
Artist & Recording
Artist & Repertoire
Audio & Recording
Accounting & Remuneration

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