BTEC Music Unit 1 - The Music Industry: Job Roles

Question 1

Match the role: get albums into shops.

Accepted Answer

Distributor

Question 2

Match the role: designs stage setup, sound checks, runs desk behind audience.

Accepted Answer

Live Sound Technician

Question 3

Match the role: plays piano underneath a singer.

Accepted Answer

Accompanist

Question 4

Match the role: organise artist's diary, ensure they are looked after, exploit opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Artist Manager

Question 5

Match the role: be ready to record with very little rehearsal.

Accepted Answer

Session Musician

Question 6

Match the role: practise regularly, attend rehearsals, learn new material.

Accepted Answer

Performer/Musician

Question 7

Match the role: writes reviews, watches out for the next big thing.

Accepted Answer

Music Journalist

Question 8

Match the role: maintain the studio's schedule, ensure health and safety, hire technical staff.

Accepted Answer

Studio Manager

Question 9

Match the role: write music, keep to deadlines, collaborate with performers.

Accepted Answer

Composer/Songwriter

Question 10

Match the role: creates final mix, ensures final product has optimal sound quality.

Accepted Answer

Mastering Technician

Question 11

Match the role: chose the correct microphones, perform sound-checks, look after equipment.

Accepted Answer

Live Sound Technician

Question 12

Match the role: ensure instruments are set up to the artists' requirements

Accepted Answer

Guitar technician

Question 13

Match the role: leads rehearsals, unifies performers, sets the tempo.

Accepted Answer

Musical Director

Question 14

Match the role: match artists to venues, liaise with agents, organise publicity.

Accepted Answer

Promoter

Question 15

Match the role: actively search for new talent in the form of song writers and artists.

Accepted Answer

A&R

Question 16

Match the role: healthy and safety, book artists, ensure everything is ready for the public.

Accepted Answer

Venue management

Question 17

Match the role: big personality, great music knowledge, interview skills.

Accepted Answer

Music Broadcaster

Question 18

Match the role: coaching in the studio, creative suggestions, approves the mix of tracks.

Accepted Answer

Producer

Questions 18