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WorksheetsMusic Production
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which stage of the Music Production process involves composing lyrics and melodies or playing an instrument to develop ideas?
Arranging
Songwriting
Mixing
Tracking
What does it mean to be a ghostwriter?
Hiding under a sheet saying "Boo!"
A person who arranges the song for an artist or band
A ghost wanting to write a book
Someone who is paid to write the lyrics for another artist or band, but is not credited
Who is the legendary producer, arranger, and composer who has had a 70+ year career, pictured here?
Pharrell Williams
Quincy Jones
Smokey Robinson
Berry Gordy
Who is this Virginia-born producer/artist that works with his friend Chad Hugo?
Pharrell Williams
Timbaland
Kanye West
Director X
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 song
The (a) of a song is where the story gets told or the message is communicated.
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 (a) part and involves a lot of repetition.
Check all answers that describe the skills and responsibilities of an audio engineer:
Helps to produce a recording or live performance by balancing/adjusting sound and using effects
Knows about studio equipment and how to connect mics, speakers, and instruments
Co-writes songs with the artist or band
Makes any changes to the album that the producer needs
The (a) step of the music production process is when someone creatively structures the elements of a song.
Which step of the music production process involves removing mistakes or imperfections during recording?
Mastering
Editing
Tracking
Mixing
The (a) step of the music production process involves listening to all tracks on an album for balance and compressing the file to be sent out to streaming services, radio stations, or to be made into CDs.
Name the part of a song that offers a new perspective or point of view, and usually has new lyrics, new music, and new musical arrangements.
Bridge
Pre-Chorus
Intro
Verse
Which step of the music production process involves recording each layer of a song?
Mixing
Songwriting
Editing
Tracking
In your opinion, what are some details that make a great song?
