Music Industry 101 Quiz: MCQ! Trivia
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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?
- A.
Columbia Records
- B.
Sub Pop Records
- C.
XL Recordings
- D.
Def Jam Recordings
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C. XL RecordingsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does A&R mean?
- A.
Artist Relations
- B.
Artist and Repertoire
- C.
Association of Radio
- D.
Artist and Record manager
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B. Artist and RepertoireExplanation
A&R stands for Artist and Repertoire, this person is in charge of finding and developing both the artist and their musicRate this question:
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How long does normal copyright last?
- A.
30 years
- B.
Author's life plus 30 years
- C.
Author's life plus 70 years
- D.
100 years
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C. Author's life plus 70 yearsExplanation
Copyright, in most circumstances, lasts the life of the author plus an additional seventy years.Rate this question:
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What is an all-rights deal?
- A.
The record label gets a portion of all forms of income
- B.
The artist grants publishing rights to a publishing company
- C.
The artist grants rights to heirs in their will
- D.
The artist gives a manager control of their career
Correct Answer
A. The record label gets a portion of all forms of incomeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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How much does an artist manager typically make?
- A.
15-20% of the artist's income
- B.
$50,000-$100,000
- C.
3-5% of the artist's income
- D.
12-15% of the artist's income
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A. 15-20% of the artist's incomeExplanation
A manager makes 15-20% of the artists incomeRate this question:
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What is a radio promoter?
- A.
They sell ads on the radio station
- B.
They get people to listen to the radio station
- C.
They promote the artist's music to radio stations
- D.
They get rights for the radio station to play the artist's music
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C. They promote the artist's music to radio stationsExplanation
A radio promoter works for an artist or label and tries to get the station to play the artist's music.Rate this question:
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What organization certifies gold and platinum records?
- A.
NARAS
- B.
RIAA
- C.
NARM
- D.
CMA
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B. RIAAExplanation
he RIAA- Recording Industry Association of America certifies gold and platinum recordsRate this question:
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During what quarter is it thought to be most difficult to launch a new artist?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
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 weatherRate this question:
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How much does a producer typically make?
- A.
12-15% of the artist's income from record sales
- B.
3-5% of the artist's income from record sales
- C.
15-20% of the artist's income from record sales
- D.
5-10% of the artist's income from record sales
Correct Answer
B. 3-5% of the artist's income from record salesExplanation
The producer gets 3-5%, also known as pointsRate this question:
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What is a mechanical royalty?
- A.
Money a songwriter gets for public performance
- B.
Money paid to a writer for a song reproduced on a CD, ringtone, mp3, etc
- C.
Money paid to a label for a song reproduced on a CD, ringtone, mp3, etc
- D.
Money paid to a performer for public performance
Correct Answer
B. Money paid to a writer for a song reproduced on a CD, ringtone, mp3, etcExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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