What do DJs even do?

Who is credited with coining the term "Disc Jockey" and in what year?

• Martin Block in 1906

• Walter Winchell in 1935

• Al Jarvis in 1877

• Thomas Edison in 1935

What was the name of Martin Block's radio show, where he used records to create the illusion of a live band?

• The Record Hour

• The Ballroom Beat

• Make Believe Ballroom

• Live Band Radio

What are the three main steps that most DJs follow when performing?

• Mixing, Scratching, Looping

• Song Selection, Beatmatching, Transitioning

• Recording, Editing, Mastering

• Composing, Producing, Performing

What is the primary purpose of beatmatching in DJing, and what modern technology simplifies this process?

• To create new melodies; the auto-tune feature.

• To keep people on the dance floor by matching song tempos; the sync button.

• To add vocal effects; the pitch shifter.

• To record live instruments; the loop pedal.

What is the primary function of the equalizer knobs on a DJ mixer?

• To adjust the tempo of a song.

• To add special effects like reverb.

• To adjust the volume of specific frequencies (low, mid, high).

• To switch between different audio inputs.

In which city did sound system culture become prominent during the 1950s?

• New York City

• London

• Kingston, Jamaica

• Miami

What innovative technique did Kool Herc pioneer in the 1970s to extend parts of a song and create live remixes?

• Using advanced digital software with AI.

• Playing the same record on two separate turntables and cutting them together.

• Incorporating live instrumentation into DJ sets.

• Adjusting equalizer knobs to mask transitions.

According to Honey Dijon, what was the primary focus of club-goers when she was growing up, before DJs became more visible?

• Watching the DJ's technical skills.

• Dancing with each other, with the music as the star.

• Observing the stage production and lighting.

• Critiquing the DJ's song selection.