Music Technology for Year 4: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

When making music on a computer, which of these is NOT used?

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Printer

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Microphone

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Keyboard

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Sequencing software

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of music technology used for creating and manipulating music?

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Amplifier

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MIDI keyboard

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Sequencer

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Microphone

Question 3

What are three main benefits of using music technology in music creation?

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Control over musical elements, Unlimited experimentation, Global collaboration

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Expensive, Requires training, Difficult to use

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Only for electronic music, Limits creativity, Restricts expression

Question 4

What is the main difference between a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and a MIDI sequencer?

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A DAW is a complete music production environment, while a MIDI sequencer is a specialized tool for creating and editing MIDI data.

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A DAW is used for recording and editing audio, while a MIDI sequencer is used for creating and editing music notation.

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A DAW can only be used with MIDI instruments, while a MIDI sequencer can be used with any type of instrument.

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A MIDI sequencer is only used for creating music, while a DAW can also be used for live sound reinforcement.

Question 5

Which of these is **not** likely to be a popular trend in the future of music technology?

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Playing only on electric or computer instruments

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Using artificial intelligence to create music

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Using special gloves to feel the music you're making

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Using blockchain to buy and sell music

Question 6

What is the main purpose of music notation software in music technology?

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Creating and editing digital music scores

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Playing music through speakers

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Teaching how to play musical instruments

Question 7

Which of these is a disadvantage of using music technology in music education?

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It can be expensive and difficult to use.

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It provides students with opportunities to create and manipulate music.

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It helps students to develop their musical skills.

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It can be used to create different types of music.

Question 8

Which of these is NOT used in music technology?

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Electric guitars

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Software for recording sounds

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Software for changing the sound of music

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Software for arranging musical notes

Question 9

Which step is NOT part of the music production process?

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Performing the music live

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Recording the music

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Mixing the sounds together

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Mastering the final product

Question 10

When recording music, what is the process called that captures and stores sound waves?

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Digitization

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Sequencing

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Editing

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Mixing

Question 11

What is something you CANNOT do using music technology software?

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Calculate the answer to a maths problem

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Record and edit sounds

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Create patterns of music notes

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Add special effects to sounds

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using music technology in the classroom?

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Grading students' musical performances

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Exploring a wider range of musical instruments

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Developing creativity

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Collaborating on musical projects

Question 13

Which of these is NOT music software?

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Spreadsheet program

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Sound recording software

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Music notation software

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of software used to create music?

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Spreadsheet software

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Recording software

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Editing software

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Sequencing software

Question 15

What is something that music technology cannot do?

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Cook dinner

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Record music

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Edit music

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Make music

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of music technology we have learned about in class?

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Calculator

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Keyboard

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Drum machine

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Microphone

Question 17

What is something you CANNOT do with music technology software?

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Write a letter

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Record sounds

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Change the speed of a song

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Put different sounds together to make a song

Question 18

Which of these is NOT used to make music using technology?

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Video editing software

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Recording software

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Sequencing software

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Notation software

Question 19

Which of these actions cannot be done using music technology software?

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Playing a musical instrument

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Recording sounds

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Improving the sound quality of music

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Composing a song from scratch

Question 20

What do we call the computer program that helps us make music by putting sounds in order?

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Sequencing software

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Web browser

Question 21

Which of these is NOT music software?

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Photo editing software

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Sequencing software

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Recording software

Question 22

What is the main benefit of using a music sequencer?

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It helps you create and edit complex musical arrangements easily.

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It lets you play several instruments simultaneously.

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It can record live performances.

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It allows you to adjust the settings of a synthesizer.

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a type of music technology used to create and manipulate music?

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Musical instrument

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Recording software

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Sequencing software

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MIDI keyboard

Question 24

In music technology, we use different software. Which of these is NOT music technology software?

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Spreadsheet software

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Recording software

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Editing software

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of software we use to make music?

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Spreadsheet software

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Sequencing software

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Recording software

Question 26

What is the main purpose of a sequencer in music technology?

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To arrange musical notes and patterns in a sequence

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To record sounds like singing or playing an instrument

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To add special effects to recorded sounds

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To mix different recorded sounds together

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a software used in music technology?

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Microsoft Word

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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

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Notation Software

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MIDI Editor

Question 28

When making music on a computer, which of these is NOT used?

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Word processor

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Microphone

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Music sequencer

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of software used in music technology?

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Word processor

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Sequencing software

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Digital audio workstation

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a type of music technology software?

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Image editing software

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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Question 31

Which music technology feature allows you to rearrange the order of musical notes?

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Sequencing

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Recording

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Editing

Question 32

Which step is NOT part of the music production process?

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Transcribing

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Recording

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Mixing

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Mastering

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of music technology software used for creating and editing music?

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Video editor

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Audio editor

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MIDI sequencer

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Digital audio workstation

Question 34

Which software is used to record and edit audio?

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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Web browser

Question 35

Which software tool allows you to modify the pitch, duration, or volume of sound recordings?

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Audio editing

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Sequencing

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Notation

Question 36

Which software type lets us put together music parts like notes and rhythms to create music?

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Digital audio workstation (DAW)

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Video editor

Question 37

Which component is typically NOT found in a MIDI sequencer?

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Microphone

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Timeline

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Piano roll

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Transport controls

Question 38

Which of these is not a music technology software?

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Spreadsheet software

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Music editing software

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Music notation software

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Music sequencing software

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a type of software used in music technology?

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Video editing software

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Audio editing software

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Music notation software

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Music sequencing software

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a software used for creating music sequences?

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Spreadsheet

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Step sequencer

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Piano roll

Question 41

Which of these is not a type of music technology software?

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Spreadsheet software

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Sequencing software

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Notation software

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Audio editing software

Question 42

Which of these is a music technology software used for creating and changing music using technology?

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Recording software

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Drawing software

Question 43

What is the main purpose of a sequencer in music production?

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To arrange musical notes

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To record audio

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To edit audio

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To create sound effects

Question 44

What is the term for capturing and storing musical performances?

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Recording

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Editing

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Mixing

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Mastering

Question 45

What is the most important reason to use a click track in music production?

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So that the musicians all play in time

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So that the song has a good beat

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So that the song is interesting to listen to

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So that the song is easy to sing along to

Question 46

What is the final version of a musical composition called?

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Master

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Mix

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Demo

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Track

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a kind of music technology software?

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Word processing software

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Sequencing software

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Recording software

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Editing software

Question 48

What is the main purpose of a sequencer in music production?

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To put musical notes in order

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To record audio

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To edit audio

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To create sound effects

Question 49

What is the big difference between recording and sequencing in music production?

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Recording captures live performances, while sequencing creates music note-by-note

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Sequencing captures live performances, while recording creates music note-by-note

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Recording and sequencing are the same thing

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Sequencing is harder than recording

Question 50

Which of these is an example of a MIDI instrument?

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Keyboard

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 51

What do the letters DAW stand for in music production?

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Digital Audio Workstation

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Drum and Bass

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Digital Analogue Workstation

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Digital Audio World

Question 52

In music production, what is the difference between a sample and a loop?

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A sample is a short recording, while a loop is a longer recording that repeats indefinitely.

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A loop is a short recording, while a sample is a longer recording that can be repeated.

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Samples and loops are the same thing.

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Loops are used for melodies, while samples are used for beats.

Question 53

Which of these is a type of music technology software?

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Recording software

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Word processing software

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Spreadsheet software

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Presentation software

Question 54

What is the process of adding effects to a recording called?

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Mixing

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Sequencing

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Editing

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Recording

Question 55

Which of these musical instruments is most commonly used in electronic music?

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Synthesizer

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Guitar

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Drums

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Violin

Question 56

What is the software used to arrange and organize musical elements called?

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Sequencer

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Editor

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Mixer

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Recorder

Question 57

Which of these file formats is commonly used to store audio recordings?

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.mp3

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.png

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.docx

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.xls

Question 58

What is the purpose of a MIDI keyboard?

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To control virtual instruments and software.

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To record audio.

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To edit music.

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To play back music.

Question 59

What kind of program do people use to record and edit audio?

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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

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Sequencing Software

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Notation Software

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Music Theory Software

Question 60

What do you use a MIDI keyboard for in music technology?

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To play notes and record them

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To control different sound effects

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To change and organize your music

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To create drum beats

Question 61

What does a sequencer do in music production?

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Records and plays back musical notes

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Edits and changes audio

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Adds effects to sounds

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Creates random melodies

Question 62

In a music-making program called a DAW, which part shows you when different sounds will play?

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The timeline or track view

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The mixer

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The transport controls

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The effects rack

Question 63

Which of these is NOT something you can do with music production software?

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Making a spreadsheet

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Recording music

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Editing music

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Creating music

Question 64

What is a MIDI controller used for?

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Playing virtual instruments

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Recording sound

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Editing MIDI data

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Mixing audio tracks