Music Industry 101 Quiz: MCQ! Trivia

1. 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

A radio promoter works for an artist or label and tries to get the station to play the artist's music.

Explanation

A radio promoter works for an artist or label and tries to get the station to play the artist's music.

2. What does A&R mean?

Artist Relations

Artist and Repertoire

Association of Radio

Artist and Record manager

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

Explanation

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

3. What organization certifies gold and platinum records?

NARAS

RIAA

NARM

CMA

he RIAA- Recording Industry Association of America certifies gold and platinum records

Explanation

he RIAA- Recording Industry Association of America certifies gold and platinum records

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

A manager makes 15-20% of the artists income

Explanation

A manager makes 15-20% of the artists income

5. How long does normal copyright last?

30 years

Author's life plus 30 years

Author's life plus 70 years

100 years

Copyright, in most circumstances, lasts the life of the author plus an additional seventy years.

Explanation

Copyright, in most circumstances, lasts the life of the author plus an additional seventy years.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

1

2

3

4

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

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

10. 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

The producer gets 3-5%, also known as points

Explanation

The producer gets 3-5%, also known as points