Question 1

Internet radio stations pay a licensing fee to broadcast copyrighted music.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_________________________ is a style of rap music that depicts the hardships of urban life and sometimes glorifies the violent style of street gangs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is a style of rap music...

Question 3

The popularity of the jukebox caused record sales to drop sharply in the 1930s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bing Crosby established himself as one of the first _________________________, or singers of pop standards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bing Crosby established himself as one of...

Question 5

The record industry groomed singers Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard as replacements for rebellious rock and rollers like Frankie Avalon and Ricky Nelson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because they are smaller, independent record companies are reluctant to invest in commercially unproven artists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified.
-Flat disk

Accepted Answer

A) Buddy Holly 
B) Thomas Edison 
C) Little Richard 
D) Elvis Presley 
E) Bing Crosby
F)Chuck Berry
G)Alan Freed
H)Emile Berliner
I)Jerry Lee Lewis 
A) Buddy Holly 
B) Thomas Edison 
C) Little Richard 
D) Elvis Presley 
E) Bing Crosby
F)Chuck Berry
G)Alan Freed
H)Emile Berliner
I)Jerry Lee Lewis

Question 8

A major difference between sound recordings made by Emile Berliner and those made by Thomas Edison was that ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Berliner's disks were flat 
B) Edison's disks could be mass produced 
C) Edison's disks were coated with lamp black 
D) Berliner's disks were made of vinyl 
E) None of the above options is correct. 
A) Berliner's disks were flat 
B) Edison's disks could be mass produced 
C) Edison's disks were coated with lamp black 
D) Berliner's disks were made of vinyl 
E) None of the above options is correct.

Question 9

Music talent scouts, or _________________________, discover, develop, and sometimes manage performers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Music talent scouts, or _________________________, discover, develop,...

Question 10

A key factor in the success of the MP3 format is its ability to send or receive music without having to compress sound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cleveland deejay Alan Freed helped popularize black music with white audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Until the invention of digital recording, records were made using an analog recording process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why did cover music figure so prominently in the development of rock and roll and the recording industry in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Cover music figured so prominently in th

Question 14

The Rolling Stones emphasized chord-driven rhythms in their music, while the Beatles stressed melody.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement best describes the relationship between small independent music labels and the huge major music labels?

Accepted Answer

A) Each survives only by trying to put the other out of business. 
B) The major labels are better able than indies to use downloads and streaming. 
C) Independent labels often rely on major labels for distribution. 
D) Independents distribute only mainstream music while the majors cover niche markets and discover new talent. 
E) There are no independent labels left because they've all been purchased or run out of business by the three major labels. 
A) Each survives only by trying to put the other out of business. 
B) The major labels are better able than indies to use downloads and streaming. 
C) Independent labels often rely on major labels for distribution. 
D) Independents distribute only mainstream music while the majors cover niche markets and discover new talent. 
E) There are no independent labels left because they've all been purchased or run out of business by the three major labels.

Question 16

TV host Ed Sullivan promoted the career of the Beatles, but he considered the Rolling Stones "bad boys."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An A&R (artist & repertoire) agent typically ______.

Accepted Answer

A) makes decisions about the final sound of a recording 
B) listens to demo tapes and scouts talent for record labels 
C) chooses studio recording equipment and manages audio technicians 
D) makes distribution arrangements with major retailers 
E) All of the options are correct. 
A) makes decisions about the final sound of a recording 
B) listens to demo tapes and scouts talent for record labels 
C) chooses studio recording equipment and manages audio technicians 
D) makes distribution arrangements with major retailers 
E) All of the options are correct.

Question 18

The music industry-especially major labels-ultimately embraced the MP3 format by supporting services like iTunes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified.
-Jailed

Accepted Answer

A) Buddy Holly 
B) Thomas Edison 
C) Little Richard 
D) Elvis Presley 
E) Bing Crosby
F)Chuck Berry
G)Alan Freed
H)Emile Berliner
I)Jerry Lee Lewis 
A) Buddy Holly 
B) Thomas Edison 
C) Little Richard 
D) Elvis Presley 
E) Bing Crosby
F)Chuck Berry
G)Alan Freed
H)Emile Berliner
I)Jerry Lee Lewis

Question 20

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified.
-Crooner

Accepted Answer

A) Buddy Holly 
B) Thomas Edison 
C) Little Richard 
D) Elvis Presley 
E) Bing Crosby
F)Chuck Berry
G)Alan Freed
H)Emile Berliner
I)Jerry Lee Lewis 
A) Buddy Holly 
B) Thomas Edison 
C) Little Richard 
D) Elvis Presley 
E) Bing Crosby
F)Chuck Berry
G)Alan Freed
H)Emile Berliner
I)Jerry Lee Lewis

Internet radio stations pay a licensing fee to broadcast copyrighted music.

_________________________ is a style of rap music that depicts the hardships of urban life and sometimes glorifies the violent style of street gangs.

The popularity of the jukebox caused record sales to drop sharply in the 1930s.

Bing Crosby established himself as one of the first _________________________, or singers of pop standards.

The record industry groomed singers Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard as replacements for rebellious rock and rollers like Frankie Avalon and Ricky Nelson.

Because they are smaller, independent record companies are reluctant to invest in commercially unproven artists.

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified. -Flat disk

A major difference between sound recordings made by Emile Berliner and those made by Thomas Edison was that ______.

Music talent scouts, or _________________________, discover, develop, and sometimes manage performers.

A key factor in the success of the MP3 format is its ability to send or receive music without having to compress sound.

Cleveland deejay Alan Freed helped popularize black music with white audiences.

Until the invention of digital recording, records were made using an analog recording process.

Why did cover music figure so prominently in the development of rock and roll and the recording industry in the 1950s?

The Rolling Stones emphasized chord-driven rhythms in their music, while the Beatles stressed melody.

Which statement best describes the relationship between small independent music labels and the huge major music labels?

TV host Ed Sullivan promoted the career of the Beatles, but he considered the Rolling Stones "bad boys."

An A&R (artist & repertoire) agent typically ______.

The music industry-especially major labels-ultimately embraced the MP3 format by supporting services like iTunes.

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified. -Jailed

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified. -Crooner

Mass Communication- a Critical Approach

The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence

Digital Gaming and the Media Playground

Popular Radio and the Origins of Broadcasting

Television and Cable- the Power of Visual Culture

Movies and the Impact of Images

Newspapers- the Rise and Decline of Modern Journalism

Magazines in the Age of Specialization

Books and the Power of Print

Advertising and Commercial Culture

Public Relations and Framing the Message

Media Economics and the Global Marketplace

The Culture of Journalism- Values, Ethics, and Democracy

Media Effects and Cultural Approaches to Research

Legal Controls and Freedom of Expression

General Questions Covering the Entire Text

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Exam 4: Sound Recording and Popular Music

Internet radio stations pay a licensing fee to broadcast copyrighted music.

_________________________ is a style of rap music that depicts the hardships of urban life and sometimes glorifies the violent style of street gangs.

The popularity of the jukebox caused record sales to drop sharply in the 1930s.

Bing Crosby established himself as one of the first _________________________, or singers of pop standards.

The record industry groomed singers Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard as replacements for rebellious rock and rollers like Frankie Avalon and Ricky Nelson.

Because they are smaller, independent record companies are reluctant to invest in commercially unproven artists.

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified. -Flat disk

A major difference between sound recordings made by Emile Berliner and those made by Thomas Edison was that ______.

Music talent scouts, or _________________________, discover, develop, and sometimes manage performers.

A key factor in the success of the MP3 format is its ability to send or receive music without having to compress sound.

Cleveland deejay Alan Freed helped popularize black music with white audiences.

Until the invention of digital recording, records were made using an analog recording process.

Why did cover music figure so prominently in the development of rock and roll and the recording industry in the 1950s?

The Rolling Stones emphasized chord-driven rhythms in their music, while the Beatles stressed melody.

Which statement best describes the relationship between small independent music labels and the huge major music labels?

TV host Ed Sullivan promoted the career of the Beatles, but he considered the Rolling Stones "bad boys."

An A&R (artist & repertoire) agent typically ______.

The music industry-especially major labels-ultimately embraced the MP3 format by supporting services like iTunes.

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified. -Jailed

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Match the items with the names with which they are most closely identified. -Crooner

Mass Communication- a Critical Approach

The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence

Digital Gaming and the Media Playground

Popular Radio and the Origins of Broadcasting

Television and Cable- the Power of Visual Culture

Movies and the Impact of Images

Newspapers- the Rise and Decline of Modern Journalism

Magazines in the Age of Specialization

Books and the Power of Print

Advertising and Commercial Culture

Public Relations and Framing the Message

Media Economics and the Global Marketplace

The Culture of Journalism- Values, Ethics, and Democracy

Media Effects and Cultural Approaches to Research

Legal Controls and Freedom of Expression

General Questions Covering the Entire Text

Filters