Music Industry 101 Quiz: MCQ! Trivia

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    What is a radio promoter? 

    • They sell ads on the radio station
    • They get people to listen to the radio station
    • They promote the artist's music to radio stations
    • They get rights for the radio station to play the artist's music
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Dive into the Music Industry 101 Quiz: MCQ! Trivia and explore essential aspects like record labels, A&R roles, copyright terms, all-rights deals, artist management, and radio promotion. Perfect for learners keen on understanding the business side of music.

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  • 2. 

    What does A&R mean?

    • Artist Relations

    • Artist and Repertoire

    • Association of Radio

    • Artist and Record manager

    Correct Answer
    A. Artist and Repertoire
    Explanation
    A&R stands for Artist and Repertoire, this person is in charge of finding and developing both the artist and their music

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  • 3. 

    What organization certifies gold and platinum records?

    • NARAS

    • RIAA

    • NARM

    • CMA

    Correct Answer
    A. RIAA
    Explanation
    he RIAA- Recording Industry Association of America certifies gold and platinum records

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  • 4. 

    How much does an artist manager typically make?

    • 15-20% of the artist's income

    • $50,000-$100,000

    • 3-5% of the artist's income

    • 12-15% of the artist's income

    Correct Answer
    A. 15-20% of the artist's income
    Explanation
    A manager makes 15-20% of the artists income

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  • 5. 

    How long does normal copyright last?

    • 30 years

    • Author's life plus 30 years

    • Author's life plus 70 years

    • 100 years

    Correct Answer
    A. Author's life plus 70 years
    Explanation
    Copyright, in most circumstances, lasts the life of the author plus an additional seventy years.

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  • 6. 

    What is a mechanical royalty?

    • Money a songwriter gets for public performance

    • Money paid to a writer for a song reproduced on a CD, ringtone, mp3, etc

    • Money paid to a label for a song reproduced on a CD, ringtone, mp3, etc

    • Money paid to a performer for public performance

    Correct Answer
    A. Money paid to a writer for a song reproduced on a CD, ringtone, mp3, etc
    Explanation
    A mechanical royalty began as a royality paid to a writer for reproducin their song on a mechanical device, such as a record or piano roll. These days the reproduction may not mechanical, it may be on an mp3, but the theory still applies.

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  • 7. 

    What is an all-rights deal?

    • The record label gets a portion of all forms of income

    • The artist grants publishing rights to a publishing company

    • The artist grants rights to heirs in their will

    • The artist gives a manager control of their career

    Correct Answer
    A. The record label gets a portion of all forms of income
    Explanation
    An all rights deal, also known as a 360 deal was first popularized by Live Nation. It is a newer model and the record label, instead of just taking a percentage of money earned from record sales also takes money from other forms of income like touring, acting in movies, publishing, etc.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following music labels is known for being the launching platform for influential artists like Radiohead, The White Stripes, and Adele, and is recognized for its eclectic roster and artist-friendly contracts?

    • Columbia Records

    • Sub Pop Records

    • XL Recordings

    • Def Jam Recordings

    Correct Answer
    A. XL Recordings
    Explanation
    XL Recordings is a British independent record label known for its diverse and influential roster of artists. It has been a launching platform for major acts like Radiohead, The White Stripes, and Adele. The label is also renowned for its artist-friendly contracts, allowing musicians significant creative freedom. This has helped XL Recordings establish itself as one of the most respected indie labels in the industry.

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    During what quarter is it thought to be most difficult to launch a new artist?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    fourth quarter is generally accepted to be the most difficult because radio stations shut down to play Christmas music, there is a lot of competition with other new releases for Christmas shopping, and it is harder to tour in winter weather

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    How much does a producer typically make?

    • 12-15% of the artist's income from record sales

    • 3-5% of the artist's income from record sales

    • 15-20% of the artist's income from record sales

    • 5-10% of the artist's income from record sales

    Correct Answer
    A. 3-5% of the artist's income from record sales
    Explanation
    The producer gets 3-5%, also known as points

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