Music Production Recap

Which key is Em relative key?

• A Major

• G Major

• B Minor

• A Flat Major

Reverb adds which characteristic to your mix?

• Makes Audio Sound Louder

• Adds depth

• Makes music sound more in key

• Adds a rhythmic effect to the audio

Which type of microphone is more fragile and requires phantom power?

• Dynamic

• Condenser

Which type of microphone is suitable for very high amplitude (very loud)

• Dynamic
• Condensor
• Ribbon
• PZM

Which type of microphone is best for very quiet sounds? 

• Dynamic
• Condensor
• Ribbon
• PZM

Which stage of the Music Production process involves composing lyrics and melodies or playing an instrument to develop ideas?

• Arranging

• Songwriting

• Mixing

• Tracking

What happens during the Mixing stage of music production?

• Remove imperfections or mistakes in recording

• Record the layers of each track

• Arranging instruments and song structure

• Listening for blend and balance in each individual track, so they play well together

Check all answers that describe the skills and responsibilities of a music producer:

• Oversees and manages the album production

• Can usually play instruments, sing, or both

• Goes out to get the artist/band's coffee from Starbucks

• Manages the budget for the album and books studio time

The Chorus of a song is usually the ________________ part and involves a lot of repetition.

The ___________ step of the music production process is when someone creatively structures the elements of a song.