Unit 4 - Context Quiz

What concept did Pierre Schaeffer and Pierre Henry pioneer, which involves composing using recorded sounds?

• Serialism

• Musique concrète

• minimalism

• Impressionism

Delia Derbyshire is best known for her electronic realisation of the iconic TV theme (a)   in 1963.

• Star Trek
• Doctor Who
• The Twilight Zone
• The X-Files

Which British producer is known for his innovative use of recording techniques in the 1960s, including the hit "Telstar"?

• Phil Spector
• Joe Meek
• George Martin
• Brian Wilson

Which Beatles song features a harpsichord-like solo achieved by recording a piano at half speed and then speeding it up?

• A Day in the Life
• Here Comes the Sun
• In My Life
• Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

_____ was the German producer known for his work with Kraftwerk, Can, and Neu!, and for embracing the studio as a compositional tool.

King Tubby is associated with the birth of which music genre, characterized by remixing existing tracks with effects like delay and reverb?

• Grime

• Dub
• Ska
• Techno

The name of Joe Meek's 1960 concept album, considered a pioneering work in electronic music, was (a)   .

• Switched-On Bach
• I Hear a New World
• Check your Head
• The Electric Lucifer

The Beatles’ track “Tomorrow Never Knows” (1966) marked a turning point in studio experimentation. Which of the following innovations were used in the song?

• Vinyl scratching, pitch shifting, and drum machine beats.
• Acoustic guitar strumming, vocal harmonies, and orchestral strings.
• Synthesizer melodies, live recording, and traditional percussion.
• Tape loops, reverse recording, and Leslie speaker effects.

How did Patrick Cowley contribute to the evolution of electronic dance music?

• He focused solely on vocal performances in pop music.
• He was known for his acoustic guitar skills in folk music.
• He contributed to the development of classical music compositions.
• He pioneered the Hi-NRG sound with Sylvester, blending real and synthetic sounds seamlessly.

What technological advancements in the '70s and '80s contributed to the modern era of music production?

• The advent of 24-track tape machines

• Digital audio workstations and MIDI technology

• Vinyl records

• microphones