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The Genius Behind karaoke

The Genius Behind karaoke

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Karaoke originated in Japan, with over 8000 bars. Diceke Inoue, a drummer in Osaka, invented the first karaoke machine, the Juke 8, in 1968. Despite its global success, he never patented it, earning no royalties but bringing joy worldwide.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Diceke Inoue's profession before he invented the karaoke machine?

Guitarist

Singer

Drummer

Keyboardist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted Diceke Inoue to create the first karaoke machine?

A need for more entertainment in bars

A personal interest in technology

A request from a businessman

A competition among musicians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What components did Diceke Inoue use to build the first karaoke machine?

A microphone, a coin box, and a CD player

A keyboard, a microphone, and a coin box

A microphone, an amplifier, and a cassette player

An amplifier, a microphone, a coin box, and an eight-track car stereo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the first karaoke machine invented by Diceke Inoue?

Karaoke Pro

Juke 8

Music Box

Sing Along

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Diceke Inoue not earn royalties from his invention?

He never patented the machine

He sold the patent rights

He donated the invention to charity

He was not interested in money

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