Music Technology review

Music Technology

An introduction and review for your quiz on friday

Multiple Choice

What does DAW stand for?

• Dynamic Auditory Workspace

• Digital audio workstation

• Dynamic Audio Wavelength

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DAW

Digital Audio Workstation

• "Google docs" of the music industry.

• Software used to record, edit, and produce audio files
  

Multiple Choice

What is MIDI?

• MIDI is a type of audio file format.
• MIDI is a way for electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate

• MIDI is a hardware device used to make sound louder.

• MIDI is a software for editing music tracks.

MIDI

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

“A standard that allows electronic instruments to communicate with different types of software”

Multiple Choice

What type of instrument is a Synthesizer?

• An electronic musical instrument.
• A percussion instrument.
• A wind instrument.
• A string instrument.

Multiple Choice

Why was Multitracking an important invention in the music industry?

• Multitracking was important because it enabled complex music production and enhanced sound quality.
• Multitracking simplified music production by reducing the number of tracks needed.
• Multitracking was important for live performances only.
• Multitracking was primarily used for recording spoken word rather than music.

MultiTracking

Changed the way that music was recorded in studions

• When multitracking, you can record different instruments and vocals one at a time. Each part is recorded on its own track.

• Multitracking gives musicians a lot of freedom to be creative.

• Invented by Les Paul

Multiple Choice

What did Bob Moog invent?

• Moog piano
• Moog guitar
• Moog drum machine
• Moog synthesizer