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