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WorksheetsSound Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Sound has become an increasingly important element in the theatre.
True
False
Advances in audio technology and electronic mixing of sounds and music greatly enhance the quality of productions.
True
False
A sound technician can combine two or more sounds using a ___.
microphone
speaker
amplifier
mixer
The main purpose of sound design is to ___.
ensure the audience can hear the actors
support the mood and purpose of each scene in the play
help convey the director's vision
distract the audience from any noise being made back stage during the performance
Sound is used in all of the following ways, except ___.
to amplify the actors' voices
to provide incidental or dramatic music and underscoring
to cover any noise made by the technical crew
to provide special, realistic sound effects
To effectively analyze the script, the sound designer must read the script once.
True
False
The sound designer's first reading of the script should be for understanding.
True
False
The sound designer's second reading of the script should be dedicated to finding obvious places where sounds will be required.
True
False
The sound designer creates a preliminary sound design before meeting with the director and other technical designers.
True
False
Before a show opens, the sound crew must do all of the following except___.
create a detailed sound cue and then find or create the necessary sounds
obtain rights to music or ascertain that the music is in the public domain
set up, check, and maintain all sound equipment used in the show
fit all of the actors with lavaliere mics
The sound board is used to do all of the following except ___.
control the crew intercom system
control input from mics and other external sources
allow levels and equalization to be set
adds effects such as reverberation
Equalizers are used to ___.
provide power for the speakers
mix sounds together
balance the high, medium, and low frequencies from each sound source to achieve a desired blend
send a signal from the microphone to the receiver
The amplifier is used to ___.
provide the power supply for the speakers
mix sounds together
balance the high, medium, and low frequencies from each sound source to achieve a desired blend
send a signal from the microphone to the receiver
Speakers are used to ___.
provide the power supply for the speakers
mix sounds together
balance the high, medium, and low frequencies from each sound source to achieve a desired blend
project the sound toward the audience
Headphones allow the crew to do all of the following except ___.
establish levels
check the quality of the sound
amplify sounds
cue up sounds
A computer (smart phone, tablet, etc.) can be used for recording and playing back sound.
True
False
Digital audio software allows the user to ___ sounds.
edit
record
mix
all of the above
Hardwired mics are not directly connected to the sound board.
True
False
A lavaliere mic is worn by the performer, usually hidden under clothing.
True
False
A body mic is different from a lavaliere mic.
True
False
Lavaliere mics and headset mics have a small battery-powered transmitter that sends a signal to a receiver unit attached to the sound board.
True
False
A crew intercom system allows the sound operators and other crew members to communicate with each other during a performance.
True
False
What piece of sound equipment is this?
speakers
lavaliere mic
sound board
mixer
What piece of sound equipment is this?
speakers
lavaliere mic
mixer
sound board
What piece of sound equipment is this?
body mic
hardwired mic
headset mic
lavaliere mic
